Litigation Manager

Verastar; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Hybrid working after probation

Pension and life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Clear Business is seeking an experienced Litigation Manager to lead our Litigation team and oversee debt recovery activity across England and Scotland. You'll drive strategy, manage risk, and coach a high-performing team through complex cases to successful outcomes.

Join a collaborative, growth-focused environment with exposure to senior stakeholders and external solicitors. Hybrid working is available after probation, with a strong emphasis on delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing litigation within debt recovery or collections.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, filing procedures and court protocols.
• Experience leading a team and coaching in a high‑performing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Litigation Team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee end-to-end litigation processes, deciding on legal action and recovery strategies with a focus on return and cost control.
• Partner with external solicitors to manage cases to resolution, including witness statements, settlements, mediation and court hearings.

Skills

Litigation management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Debt recovery knowledge

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Litigation Manager to lead our Litigation team and oversee legal recovery activity across both English and Scottish jurisdictions.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Litigation Manager to lead our Litigation team and oversee legal recovery activity across both English and Scottish jurisdictions.

This is an opportunity to combine hands‑on litigation expertise with people leadership, taking ownership of complex debt recovery cases while coaching and developing a high‑performing team. Working closely with senior stakeholders and external solicitors, you'll drive successful recovery outcomes, manage legal risk, and continuously improve our litigation processes.

If you're a results‑driven, experienced litigation professional with a passion for developing high‑performing teams, influencing decisions and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Litigation Team, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the end-to-end litigation process, making informed decisions on legal action, enforcement activity and debt recovery strategies, ensuring legal action is pursued only where there is a clear likelihood of return or a need to minimise wholesale cost exposure.
• Partner with external solicitors across both jurisdictions to manage cases through to resolution, including witness statement preparation, settlements, mediation and court hearings.
• Represent the company at trials and final hearings in both jurisdictions to recover overdue debts.
• Provide expert guidance on litigation strategy, legal risk and commercial outcomes to senior management.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying opportunities to improve processes, performance and recovery outcomes.
• Build strong relationships across the business, providing clear updates and insight on case progress and results.

What Success Looks Like

• Leading a specialist Litigation team and playing a key role in shaping debt recovery strategy.
• Taking ownership of complex, high-value cases across England and Scotland, managing litigation activity from initial review through to successful resolution.
• Building great relationships with senior leaders and external legal experts, providing trusted advice on litigation strategy, commercial risk and recovery opportunities.
• Developing and growing a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional development.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience managing litigation and attending court hearings within a debt recovery or collections role.
• Strong knowledge of debt recovery litigation processes, legal filing procedures, and courtroom protocols.
• Experience managing debt collection cases through the full litigation cycle, from initiation to judgment.
• Experience working in a collection environment, specifically with large customer bases or commercial accounts.
• In-depth knowledge of legal processes impacting the collection of debt, including litigation and enforcement across both England and Scotland.
• Experience managing, coaching or supporting a team within a litigation, collections, recoveries or operational environment.

Why Choose Clear Business?

Clear Business was established with the goal of simplifying our customers' lives and making our colleagues' experiences more rewarding.

As one of the top providers for small businesses in the UK, we offer a truly distinctive service by providing all essential services in one place: phone, broadband, mobile, water, gas, electricity, payment services, and insurance.

We have ambitious growth plans, and we're committed to helping our people grow with us. You'll be given the support, flexibility and opportunities you need to build a successful and rewarding career.

What’s In It For You

• Salary from £33,920 - £42,400 plus an annual bonus of up to 10%, rewarding your contribution and performance.
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days through length of service.
• Time off to celebrate your birthday every year.
• Buy up to 10 additional holidays and sell up to 5 days annually.
• Pension contributions and life assurance coverage.
• Employee discounts across a wide range of retailers.
• Cycle to work and travel loans for people wanting a greener commute.
• Wellbeing support, including 24-hour GP access, mental health support, fitness programmes, and legal and financial advice.
• Paid time off for volunteering and charity matching for fundraising activities.
• Fantastic on-site amenities including a complimentary gym, free parking and free breakfast.
• Plus a range of additional benefits and wellbeing initiatives designed to support you both inside and outside of work.

Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

• Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week)
• No weekend working and every bank holiday off, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Hybrid working opportunities available following successful completion of your probation period and demonstration of consistent performance.

What Happens Next

Across Clear Business, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive team and celebrating our diversity. We want talented people with great skills and values that align with ours to join our teams.

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications; however, we may retain your application on file for future opportunities.