In-House Litigation Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

25 days leave

Wellbeing days

Life assurance

Healthcare options

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join an established in-house legal team in West Yorkshire. The role centers on managing litigated debt recovery and civil litigation, with advisory input across regulatory and compliance matters.

You will work autonomously, handle matters from instruction to resolution, and engage with senior stakeholders while enjoying a supportive culture and a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• A solicitor or legal executive with strong civil litigation experience.
• Experienced in applying the Civil Procedure Rules in a practical commercial environment.
• Comfortable managing matters independently and taking ownership of a varied caseload.
• An effective communicator capable of building relationships with colleagues, external advisers and senior stakeholders.
• Interested in developing broader in house legal and regulatory experience alongside litigation work.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of litigated debt recovery and civil litigation matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Supervising litigation activity and supporting court processes to ensure compliance, minimise risk and achieve positive outcomes
• Representing the business at mediation and straightforward court hearings where required
• Providing practical legal, regulatory and compliance advice to stakeholders across the organisation
• Monitoring legal developments and supporting improvements to processes, efficiency and risk management

Skills

Civil litigation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor to join an established in-house legal team in West Yorkshire.

This role is primarily focused on managing litigated customer debt recovery matters and wider civil litigation issues, while also providing regulatory, compliance and legal advice across the business. You will enjoy significant autonomy, stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to handle matters from instruction through to resolution.

Client Details

Our client is a large and well established organisation providing essential services to millions of customers across the region.

The legal team plays an important role in supporting operational and regulatory objectives, offering lawyers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders while maintaining a strong work life balance and supportive culture.

Description

• Managing a caseload of litigated debt recovery and civil litigation matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Supervising litigation activity and supporting court processes to ensure compliance, minimise risk and achieve positive outcomes
• Representing the business at mediation and straightforward court hearings where required
• Providing practical legal, regulatory and compliance advice to stakeholders across the organisation
• Monitoring legal developments and supporting improvements to processes, efficiency and risk management

Profile

• A solicitor or legal executive with strong civil litigation experience
• Experienced in applying the Civil Procedure Rules in a practical commercial environment
• Comfortable managing matters independently and taking ownership of a varied caseload
• An effective communicator capable of building relationships with colleagues, external advisers and senior stakeholders
• Interested in developing broader in house legal and regulatory experience alongside litigation work

Job Offer

Salary of £46,459 plus annual bonus opportunity of up to £1,000.

Hybrid working with an expectation of approximately 2 days per week in the office across West Yorkshire.

Benefits include up to 12% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 wellbeing days, life assurance, healthcare options, retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and gym membership discounts.

The opportunity offers a genuine move in-house while retaining hands on litigation responsibility, advocacy exposure and direct stakeholder engagement within a large and complex organisation.