Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer

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

Job summary

A respected commercial law firm in London is seeking a Senior Debt Recovery Lawyer with over 8 years of PQE. This strategic role offers the chance to lead a team, handle complex debt recovery cases, and influence key decisions within the firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and experience in both commercial and public sector debt recovery. Competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Leadership autonomy

Qualifications

• 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.
• Confident handling enforcement actions and insolvency proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of fee earners and paralegals, providing technical supervision.
• Handle a broad range of matters including pre-legal recoveries and litigation.
• Contribute to business development and develop internal processes.

Skills

Leadership in law setting

Debt recovery expertise

Client relationship management

File management skills

Insolvency handling

Experience in civil litigation

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