Solicitor 3 years + PQE

Lester Aldridge; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox access

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + birthday off

Training & development

Job summary

Lester Aldridge is seeking an experienced solicitor to join our Litigation and Recoveries team in a role focusing on the recovery of outstanding debts and assets for lenders and commercial clients. The candidate will handle defended litigation and bring strong consumer credit asset finance experience to bear on complex matters.

Join a respected team that emphasizes innovative approaches, market-leading client service, and opportunities for professional development and mentoring of junior

Qualifications

• Experience in Defended Litigation.
• Strong background in Consumer Credit Asset Finance.
• Expertise in debt recovery for lenders and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case load independently and advise clients in writing, by telephone and in person.
• Progress litigation cases on small, fast and multi-track from pre-issue through to enforcement.
• Draft pleadings, evidence and court-related documents.
• Advise clients on strategy and commercial approaches.
• Involvement in client reporting requirements.
• Develop new client enquiries and cross-refer to colleagues where applicable.
• Research issues to provide creative client solutions.
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support business development initiatives.
• Stay current with latest legal knowledge and industry practices.

Skills

Defended Litigation

Consumer Credit Asset Finance

Debt recovery

Job description

Lester Aldridge is seeking an experienced solicitor to work within our highly regarded Litigation and Recoveries team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a successful team with high-profile clients. As a creditor-led service, we offer unique strategies for the management and collection of debt & asset portfolios. Our skills deliver commercial and practical knowledge and assistance.
We offer bespoke case management, and fully integrational MI analysis and reporting. We pride ourselves in embracing emerging technologies to drive efficiencies.
We are not just a law firm. We recognise that more needs to be delivered.
We have a clear focus on industry demands and regulatory obligations, making us a secure and trusted partner to work with. We deliver industry and regulatory updates and offer training to our clients, enhancing the value of our partnerships.

Your role will be to act for finance houses, banks, other lenders and commercial entities in effecting the recovery of outstanding debts and assets, and dealing with associated litigation.
You will need to be able to demonstrate your experience in Defended Litigation and have a strong background in Consumer Credit Asset Finance.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage a case load independently and advise clients in writing, by telephone and in person.
• Progress litigation cases on the small, fast and multi-track from pre issue through to enforcement.
• Draft documents including but not limited to pleadings, evidence, other relevant court documentation and correspondence with all parties.
• Advise clients as to strategy and commercial approach.
• Involvement in client reporting requirements.
• Respond to enquiries from new clients giving further information about LA services and cross reference to other relevant fee earners where appropriate.
• Research new issues to find appropriate and creative solutions for clients.
• Comply with and promote firm-wide/Solicitors Regulation Authority procedures, for example, compliance, HR and accounts.
• Support, promote and build relationships with colleagues.
• Act as a role model and mentor to junior members of the firm.
• Involvement in business development and marketing.
• Keep current with the latest legal knowledge and working practices.
• Promote our core values – clients, people, teamwork and progressiveness.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: Aligned with experience and industry standards.
• Training & Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth.
• Generous Leave: 25 days holiday plus your birthday off.
• Perks & Benefits: Access to Perkbox and a contributory pension.