Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer

Brandon James Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected commercial law firm is seeking a Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer to lead and grow its debt recovery function. This role requires 8+ years’ PQE, strong leadership in a law firm, and handling of complex debt recovery matters. The position offers £85,000 – £100,000, autonomy, and excellent career progression.

Benefits

Autonomy to grow and lead a team

Excellent career progression opportunities

Exposure to high-quality work

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ PQE in debt recovery, civil litigation, or enforcement.
• Strong leadership background in a law firm setting.
• Experience managing complex, high-volume debt recovery cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of fee earners and paralegals.
• Handle a varied caseload including litigations and insolvency-related actions.
• Develop internal processes and contribute to business development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Debt recovery expertise

Client relationship management

Civil litigation experience

Enforcement action knowledge

Job description

A respected commercial law firm based in London is seeking a Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer to lead and grow its established debt recovery function. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer with 8+ years’ PQE to take on a strategic and high-profile role within a firm known for its work in commercial litigation and enforcement.

The successful Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer will handle a varied caseload of complex and high-volume matters, acting for both commercial and public sector clients. Whether you’re currently a Senior Associate, Legal Director or even a Junior Partner, this role offers the chance to step into a visible leadership position with scope to influence direction and develop others.

The Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer’s role

The Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer will lead a team of fee earners and paralegals, providing technical supervision and mentoring while also handling their own portfolio of work. You’ll manage a broad range of matters including pre-legal recoveries, litigation, enforcement proceedings and insolvency-related actions.

In addition to client-facing responsibilities, you’ll play a key role in developing internal processes and contributing to business development. A background in commercial recoveries is essential, and experience with public sector debt will be advantageous.

The Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer

• 8+ years’ PQE in debt recovery, civil litigation, or enforcement

• Strong leadership background – having built, managed, or mentored a team in a law firm setting

• Experience with complex, high-volume debt recovery, ideally across both commercial and public sector portfolios

• Confident handling enforcement actions, insolvency proceedings and pre-legal collections

• Excellent client relationship and file management skills

• Currently working at Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner level

In Return?

• £85,000 – £100,000

• Senior-level role within a well-established London firm

• Autonomy to grow and lead a team

• Excellent career progression opportunities and exposure to high-quality work

Keywords: Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer | Commercial Litigation | Civil Litigation | Debt Recovery Solicitor | Insolvency | Enforcement Proceedings