Solicitor

BW Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave

Flexible holiday policy

Be Here Living Our Values bonus (tax-/

Contributory pension

Death in service cover

Discounted gym membership

On-site gym

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

BW Legal in Leeds is recruiting a Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE to join a modern, fast-paced litigation team. You will supervise junior staff, draft key documents, and provide senior guidance on complex matters, contributing to leadership and process improvements. A commercially minded, client-focused approach is essential.

The role offers in-house training, progression opportunities and a salary that reflects experience, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and balance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years' PQE and litigation experience.
• Strong legal judgment and confidence with litigation procedure.
• Willingness to learn a specialist area with in-house training.
• Collaborative, proactive style and ability to support the Head of Department.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and support junior solicitors, paralegals and litigation staff.
• Draft high-quality legal documentation including statements of case and applications.
• Provide technical guidance as a senior escalation point on complex matters.
• Collaborate with Senior Solicitors to support workflow, standards and team performance.
• Share ideas to streamline processes and improve litigation outcomes.
• Build and maintain client relationships with clear, commercially focused advice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client-focused

Mentoring juniors

Education

Solicitor with 4+ PQE

Job description

SOLICITOR

Solicitor | 4+ PQE | Leeds | Salary £55,000+

Use your litigation experience in a modern, specialist law firm where strong legal judgement, practical problem-solving and client-focused advice make a real difference. We welcome applications from solicitors with more extensive experience and will review salary accordingly.

Looking for a solicitor role that feels different from traditional practice?

If you are a qualified solicitor who enjoys litigation but wants a faster-paced, more commercially focused environment, this is an opportunity to broaden your career with BW Legal, a modern, specialist law firm with the scale, systems and support to help you develop in a different direction.

We know some candidates may hear "debt recovery" and wonder whether this is the right move for them. The reality is a legal role with variety, responsibility and pace: resolving disputes, assessing risk, advising clients, supporting fair outcomes and helping shape how specialist litigation is delivered at scale.

Debt recovery experience is not required. We value strong legal judgement, confidence with litigation procedure and a willingness to learn a specialist area, supported by full in-house training and support from experienced litigators.

The role would suit a solicitor with strong contentious experience, or someone from another legal background, who wants to apply their skills in a high-volume, client-focused and commercially driven setting.

Why this could be a different kind of legal career move

This is a chance to use your solicitor experience in a new way, with the backing of a supportive legal team and a business that invests in training, wellbeing and progression. You will build specialist litigation expertise, work with experienced colleagues and have a visible role in a growing team where good judgement and contribution are recognised.

It is office based because collaboration, learning and team support matter here - but the environment is modern, business casual and built around colleague wellbeing.

The work you'll be involved in

You will have a varied role combining hands-on litigation, technical guidance, team support and client-focused delivery. Your work will include:

• Supporting the team: supervise, mentor and support junior solicitors, paralegals and litigation support staff.
• Managing legal work: draft high-quality legal documentation, including statements of case, applications, witness statements and technical correspondence.
• Providing technical guidance: act as a trusted senior point of escalation on more complex or higher-risk matters.
• Contributing to leadership: work collaboratively with other Senior Solicitors to support the Head of Department on workflow, quality standards and team performance.
• Improving how we work: share ideas to streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance litigation outcomes.
• Building client relationships: provide clear, commercially focused advice and maintain regular communication with clients.

Who we think will thrive in this role

You may already be working in litigation, or you may be a solicitor from another practice area who is ready for a fresh challenge in a faster-paced company environment. Debt recovery experience can be helpful, but it is not essential. If you have sound legal judgement, strong drafting skills and an interest in developing specialist litigation expertise, we will provide the training, guidance and support you need to succeed.

What matters most is your judgement, your approach to problem-solving and your ability to work collaboratively with others. You should be able to demonstrate:

• Qualification as a solicitor with a minimum of 4 years' PQE, ideally with experience of litigation, dispute resolution, regulated work or client-facing legal advice.
• Strong legal reasoning, procedural awareness and the confidence to develop expertise in a specialist area of litigation with full in-house training.
• A pragmatic, solution-focused approach, with the ability to give practical advice and support positive outcomes for clients.
• A collaborative, resilient and proactive style, with an interest in supporting others and contributing to a senior leadership layer within the team.

What you’ll get in return

At BW Legal, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a Gold accredited Investors in People employer and a Platinum accredited Investors in Wellbeing organisation, with a culture focused on inclusion, support, development and wellbeing.

Learning, Development & Career Progression

We provide ongoing training delivered by experienced colleagues through our in-house Learning and Development team. Support is available throughout your BW Legal career journey and includes:

• Continued professional development and technical training
• Mentoring and coaching from senior colleagues
• Study support and funding for professional qualifications
• Paid time to learn during working hours

This role also offers scope to broaden responsibility and leadership impact over time, supported by clear progression pathways and annual salary reviews.

Reward, wellbeing and support from day one

We believe that when life feels balanced, work feels better. Our Balance Within wellbeing strategy takes a holistic approach to colleague support, offering a comprehensive benefits package worth over £10,000 in your first year.

Time Off & Flexibility

• 27 days' annual leave, plus a flexible holiday policy (buy, sell and use some leave by the hour)
• Paid leave on your birthday, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (when falling on a weekday)
• Additional annual leave for length of service (1 extra day after your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Business casual dress code

Financial Wellbeing & Security

• Monthly and quarterly Be Here Living Our Values bonus (tax- and NI-free), worth up to £828 in your first year, increasing to a maximum of £4,194 by year six
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service cover worth six times your annual salary
• Income protection (75% of salary for up to two years, subject to eligibility)
• Discounted shopping through My Staff Shop (average savings over £1,000 per year)
• Travel support including free parking, discounted bus travel and secure cycle storage
• Preferential savings and loan rates through Money4U (Leeds Credit Union)
• Exclusive British Gas discounted energy tariff
• 10% discount on personal legal services via Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors

Health, wellbeing and everyday support

• Free local gym membership or discounted access to over 3,600 gyms nationwide
• On-site GP clinics (fortnightly) and 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
• Discounted on-site physiotherapy and injury prevention support
• Health cashback plan covering up to £3,700 per year (dental, optical, prescriptions and wellbeing treatments)
• Discounted dentistry plans and treatments
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including up to 8 free counselling sessions
• Early intervention support to help colleagues stay in or return to work
• Dedicated wellbeing, learning and menopause ambassadors across the business

A culture where people feel connected

• Regular colleague events - from quizzes and bowling to social gatherings and parties
• Charity fundraising initiatives supporting local causes
• A collaborative, respectful and values-driven culture where people genuinely support one another

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].