Solicitor - Complex Litigation

Lowell Financial Services GmbH; Colton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading debt solutions provider in the UK seeks a Complex Litigation Solicitor to supervise a skilled Paralegal team and manage complex legal cases. You will provide practical advice to clients, oversee budgets, and drive process improvements. Ideal candidates should be qualified solicitors with extensive litigation experience and strong management skills. Join a respected company focused on employee wellbeing, diversity, and making a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Life assurance

On-site gym facilities

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee networks for support

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX – holding the necessary professional qualification to practice law.
• Extensive litigation experience – preferably in contested litigation, debt recovery, audit, supervision, and managing your own caseload.
• Proven team management skills – with evidence of successfully leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of skilled Paralegals, providing support and training.
• Work closely with clients, offering practical advice on legal matters.
• Manage budgets, anticipate costs, and ensure financial tracking.

Skills

Extensive litigation experience

Proven team management skills

Strong commercial awareness

In-depth knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

Excellent advocacy skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

As our Complex Litigation Solicitor, you'll be right at the centre of the action-supervising a team of skilled Paralegals and making sure they have the support, training, and confidence to deliver their best work. You'll be the go-to expert for tricky cases and big-picture questions, not just for your team but across the business. That means working closely with clients, offering practical advice on everything from complaints to complex legal matters, and getting involved in due diligence and onboarding new work when needed. Day to day, you'll keep a close eye on caseloads and outcomes, stepping in quickly if something needs attention. Risk management is a big part of what you do-you'll make sure any issues are handled within tolerance levels so both we and our clients are protected. You'll also review and proofread key documents like witness statements and pleadings, while coaching your team on drafting and essential legal skills. And when operational projects come up, you'll be ready to lead or support them. Commercial awareness is key-you'll manage budgets, anticipate costs, and keep everything on track financially. You'll also spend time coaching for success, especially with probationary or underperforming staff, and help create tailored development plans to support career progression. On top of that, you'll make sure processes and procedures are followed, audit caseloads for compliance, and keep cases moving proactively for the best possible outcomes. And because we're always looking to improve, we'll welcome your ideas for making things more efficient and effective.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX – holding the necessary professional qualification to practice law.

Experience & Skills

• Extensive litigation experience – preferably in contested litigation, debt recovery, audit, supervision, and managing your own caseload.
• Proven team management skills – with evidence of successfully leading and developing a team.
• Strong commercial awareness – with the ability to apply sound commercial judgment in decision-making.
• In-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) – ensuring compliance and effective case management.
• Excellent advocacy skills – confident and capable of representing cases effectively in court or other legal settings.

Benefits

• Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more.
• Life assurance that supports your loved ones.
• A culture that celebrates and supports wellbeing, with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and wellbeing initiatives year-round.
• Encouragement to be your authentic self at work through employee networks – Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, and Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability).

We're Overdales Legal, regulated by the SRA, and part of the Lowell Group. We buy debt from a wide range of companies and help customers pay off their debts with dignity and practical solutions.

We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all. According to The Sunday Times, we’re one of the best places to work in the UK – on their 'Best Places to Work' list for the second year running.

At Lowell, we’re committed to helping you grow both personally and professionally. We support diversity and inclusion, welcoming people from all backgrounds and experiences. If you want to help make a difference for millions of people going through tough times, apply today. If you need help with your application or have questions about adjustments for the recruitment process, contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team.