Solicitor

Anakin Seal Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

Bonus scheme

Pension and enhanced family benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Ongoing training and career development

Job summary

Anakin Seal Legal is looking for a Senior Solicitor specializing in Civil and Commercial Litigation to join their Leeds office. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned litigator to oversee a small team while managing a complex caseload of debt recovery matters.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE in civil or commercial litigation, a strong background in debt recovery, and previous mentoring experience. The role includes a competitive salary starting from £55,000, flexible working hours, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in civil or commercial litigation.
• Strong debt recovery and contractual disputes experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and auditing junior case handlers' work in debt recovery.
• Managing your own smaller caseload of higher value debt recovery.
• Drafting statements of case, applications, and witness statements.

Skills

Civil or commercial litigation

Debt recovery

Contractual disputes

Mentoring experience

Commercial awareness

Job description

Senior Solicitor – Civil & Commercial Litigation (Debt Recovery)

Role Overview

A leading litigation practice is seeking an experienced Civil or Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its Leeds office as part of a senior solicitor leadership group. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded litigator with strong debt recovery experience to take on a broader supervisory role supporting team performance, technical excellence and departmental growth, while managing a smaller complex caseload.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

You will have:

• 5+ years’ PQE in civil or commercial Litigation
• Strong debt recovery and contractual disputes experience
• Excellent knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules across all tracks
• Experience handling complex litigation matters independently
• Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach
• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience

The role will involve

• Supervising and auditing the work of more junior case handlers in the department on debt recovery work
• Managing your own smaller caseload of higher value debt recovery and commercial dispute work.
• Advising clients on strategy, risk and outcomes
• Drafting statements of case, applications and witness statements
• Supporting junior team members and assisting with team performance
• Working closely with senior leadership on quality and process improvement

What’s On Offer?

• Salary from £55,000+ DOE
• 35 hour working week with flexibility considered
• Clear progression pathways and annual salary reviews
• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development
• 27 days’ annual leave plus additional flexible leave options
• Bonus scheme, pension and enhanced family benefits
• Health and wellbeing support including gym membership and GP access
• Collaborative, modern and high performing working environment