In-House Litigation Solicitor (Fully Remote)

Clear IT Recruitment; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business lender in the UK is seeking an experienced In-House Litigation Lawyer to manage legal matters remotely. The role involves overseeing litigation processes and debtor enforcement, providing a chance to step away from high-volume practice into a strategic position. The ideal candidate will possess 1-4 years of experience in civil litigation and debt recovery, along with strong communication and drafting skills. The position offers competitive salary and structured career progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Commission incentives

Flexible remote/hybrid working

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• 1-4 years' post-qualification experience in civil litigation or debt recovery.
• Solid understanding of County Court claims and enforcement processes.
• Familiarity with insolvency procedures, including bankruptcy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of litigation and enforcement matters.
• Draft and issue statutory demands, County Court claims, and relevant applications.
• Oversee insolvency proceedings including bankruptcy and winding-up petitions.

Skills

Civil litigation expertise

Debt recovery knowledge

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join my client’s team on a remote basis. My client is a fast growing UK-based business lender supporting small and medium-sized enterprises with short-term funding solutions. We are known for our commercially focused approach to credit, recoveries, and enforcement, and operate with a lean, highly effective in-house legal function. The role of the In-House Litigation Lawyer will be to oversee day-to-day legal matters across debt recovery, litigation, and insolvency. This is a dynamic role with real influence, suitable for someone looking to step away from traditional high-volume legal practice and into a commercially strategic position. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for managing the company’s litigation and enforcement caseload, with a particular focus on contractual debt claims, statutory demands, insolvency proceedings, and post-judgment enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of litigation and enforcement matters
• Draft and issue statutory demands, County Court claims, and relevant applications (e.g. N244, N379)
• Oversee insolvency proceedings including bankruptcy and winding-up petitions
• Prepare and review witness statements, consent orders, settlement proposals, and evidence bundles
• Liaise with courts, enforcement officers, defendants, solicitors, and agents
• Delegate and review legal casework carried out by internal paralegals
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of all legal actions and outcomes
• Provide legal guidance to internal teams on debt recovery strategy and compliance
• Contribute to the development of internal legal templates, workflows, and procedures

Requirements

• 1-4 years' post-qualification experience in civil litigation or debt recovery
• Solid understanding of County Court claims, enforcement, and CPR requirements
• Familiarity with insolvency procedures, including bankruptcy and corporate winding-up
• Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail
• Confident in supervising and reviewing the work of paralegals and junior legal staff
• Strong communication, organisation, and case management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and contribute strategically within a small team

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance-based bonus scheme
• Commission incentives
• Flexible remote/hybrid working
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and meaningful influence on business processes
• Structured career progression into a Legal Counsel or Head of Legal role

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.