In-House Litigation Solicitor (Newly Qualified)

Together - loans, mortgages & finance; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Based on site in Cheadle

26 days holiday + birthday day off

Company holiday homes

Buy & sell holidays

Discretionary annual bonus + Shared 25

Matched pension contribution

Health cash plan + Private medical

Life assurance & Critical illness

Travel season ticket loans & Ride to工作

Free local gym access

Bar/restaurant discounts

Job summary

Together in Cheadle, UK, is seeking an experienced litigation professional to join our in-house Legal Team. You will proactively manage a high-volume portfolio of customer legal claims, predominantly arising from claims management companies and security enforcement, with supervision adjusted to experience.

You will support supervision and development of junior team members, monitor MI and data trends, and work with stakeholders across Complaints, Risk, Compliance, Recoveries and Operations to

Qualifications

• Experience managing litigation matters within financial services.
• Experience handling strategy, case management and outcomes of litigation files.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience managing a substantial caseload of litigated matters.
• Strong drafting skills for court documents and correspondence.
• Ability to analyse risks and provide practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of litigation matters from pre-action to final resolution.
• Progressing day-to-day litigation strategy and outcomes across matters.
• Preparing pleadings, witness statements, applications and disclosures.
• Monitoring court deadlines and procedural compliance.
• Producing concise case summaries, risk assessments and recommendations.
• Supporting settlement discussions and dispute resolution strategies.
• Assisting with possession claims and enforcement of security.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across the business.
• Producing litigation management information and trend analysis.
• Supervising and developing junior colleagues.
• Driving process improvements in legal workflows.
• Supporting the implementation of legal tech and AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Litigation experience

Financial services

Civil Procedure Rules

Case management

Drafting skills

Stakeholder management

Independent working

In-house experience

Mortgage litigation

Tools

Legal tech tools

Job description

Together in Cheadle, UK, is seeking an experienced litigation professional to join our in-house Legal Team. You will proactively manage a high-volume portfolio of customer legal claims, predominantly arising from claims management companies and security enforcement, with supervision adjusted to experience.

You will support supervision and development of junior team members, monitor MI and data trends, and work with stakeholders across Complaints, Risk, Compliance, Recoveries and Operations to