Lead Solicitor, Debt Recovery – Housing & Litigation

NOTTING HILL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave

Generous pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Employee assistance

Health cash plan

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Life Assurance x4

Job summary

Notting Hill Genesis is seeking a Solicitor - Debt Recovery to lead NHG's Legal Services team in London. You will manage a varied caseload of debt recovery litigation, including arrears and enforcement actions, while guiding a team of paralegals to deliver high-quality work.

You will provide expert legal advice to operational teams, prepare court bundles, and develop processes to improve compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a valid Practising Certificate.
• Minimum 2 years PQE.
• Experience working within a social housing legal department, housing association, local authority, or private practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of debt recovery litigation matters, including arrears possession claims, leasehold forfeiture claims, service charge disputes, debt claims, and enforcement actions.
• Lead and mentor a team of paralegals, ensuring high-quality case management and performance standards are achieved.
• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to operational teams on debt recovery and income collection matters.
• Prepare and oversee legal documentation, witness statements, court bundles, and evidence to a high standard.
• Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks, ensuring high-risk cases are prioritised appropriately.
• Support and deputise for the Head of Legal (Litigation) on complex or substantial matters.
• Develop and improve legal processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with other in-house legal teams including disrepair and compliance functions.
• Manage legal spend in line with budget requirements and the legal services framework.
• Deliver training and guidance to operational colleagues to improve legal awareness and support proactive debt management.

Skills

Debt recovery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Litigation

Legal advice

Case management

Legal databases

Microsoft Office

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Legal databases

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Notting Hill Genesis is seeking a Solicitor - Debt Recovery to lead NHG's Legal Services team in London. You will manage a varied caseload of debt recovery litigation, including arrears and enforcement actions, while guiding a team of paralegals to deliver high-quality work.

You will provide expert legal advice to operational teams, prepare court bundles, and develop processes to improve compliance and efficiency.