Senior Credit Hire Litigator

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national specialist credit hire organization in Bolton seeks a Senior Credit Hire Litigator to oversee litigation strategy and manage issues relating to credit hire claims. This full-time role offers an excellent above-market salary and the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership to influence key legal outcomes.

Benefits

Excellent above market salary

Additional benefits discussed at interview

Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership

Influence litigation strategy at a high level

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in litigation with a focus on credit hire.
• Proven track record of handling complex claims.
• Strong knowledge of credit hire case law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee litigation strategy on credit hire claims.
• Conduct case reviews and litigation risk assessments.
• Manage a team of litigators.

Skills

Litigation

Credit Hire Case Law

Team Management

Commercial Awareness

Problem Solving

Job description

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Senior Credit Hire Litigator, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

Anderson Wright Consulting

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Sector: Legal / Credit Hire / Litigation

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive & Above Market Salary + Benefits (DOE)

Our client is a leading national specialist credit hire organisation, with over two decades of success and a strong position as a market leader in taxi accident management. Operating a fleet of over 450 vehicles, they provide replacement vehicles and litigation support services across the UK.

Due to continued growth and success, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Credit Hire Litigator with expert-level experience in managing complex fast-track and multi-track litigation. This is a permanent, full-time position based at their North West head office.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a high-calibre litigator who seeks to work at the strategic core of a specialist organisation, directly shaping business-critical legal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Credit Hire Litigator, you will oversee litigation strategy on credit hire claims, both fast-track and multi-track
• Conduct in-depth case reviews and litigation risk assessments
• Directly instruct panel solicitors with clarity and precision
• Analyse liability, hire need, and impecuniosity
• Identify and mitigate legal risks before they're raised by insurers
• Liaise with senior leadership and internal stakeholders to align outcomes with business goals
• Working from out clients North West (Bolton) Office
• Managing a team of litigators
• Reporting directly to the Directors

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years' experience in litigation, with a specialist focus on credit hire
• Proven track record of handling complex, high-value claims
• Strong working knowledge of credit hire case law and procedural rules
• Commercially aware, results-focused, and confident in high-pressure environments
• Able to advise and influence at Director level
• Takes ownership of outcomes and solves problems proactively
• Our client is looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running!

What's in It for You:

• Work closely with executive leadership in a senior advisory capacity
• Join a stable, growing company with over 20 years of industry success
• Influence litigation strategy at the highest level
• Be recognised and rewarded for true expertise
• Excellent above market salary + additional benefits (discussed upon interview)