Solicitor - Finance Dispute Resolution

Flint Bishop

Leeds

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Great Leeds office

Career development

27 days holiday

Birthday day off

Staff discounts

Social events

Discounts on legal services

Job summary

Flint Bishop in Leeds is seeking a Solicitor to manage a caseload of finance dispute resolution matters under supervision. You will advise clients on contentious financial issues, including regulatory considerations, and support delivery of legal services in line with client requirements and firm standards.

The role reports to the Partner and Joint Head of Finance Dispute Resolution and requires at least 1 PQE in Litigation, strong client care, and excellent time management to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

Have at least 1 PQE in Litigation.
Be able to manage your own caseload of complex client matters.
Demonstrate excellent commitment to client care and good technical ability.
Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload.
Possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Progressing own caseload of matters which include dealing with all aspects of secured and unsecured debt recovery, with a focus on complex residential property possession proceedings.
Drafting of claim forms and all associated documentation, including Applications, witness evidence, Defences, Replies, and saving of documentation on Case/File Management System.
Dealing with the Client, Court, Opponents / or their solicitors, 3rd party agents such as Counsel clerks, LPC, Asset Managers and 3rd parties such as property management companies.
Drafting substantive advice to clients, with consideration of both legal and commercial strategy.
Drafting Relief from Forfeiture application and associated documentation.
Time recording in the firm’s case management systems.
Working to client agreed or Departmental service standards.
Any other tasks as set by the Partner & Joint Head of Finance Dispute Resolution.

Skills

PQE in Litigation

Caseload management

Client care

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Solicitor will manage and assist with a caseload of finance dispute resolution matters, working under the supervision of senior members of the team. The role involves advising clients on a range of contentious issues affecting financial institutions, including regulatory considerations, and supporting the delivery of legal services in accordance with client requirements and firm standards.

Department: Finance Dispute Resolution

Location: Leeds – full‑time 37.5 hours per week. The Solicitor reports to the Partner and Joint Head of Finance Dispute Resolution and works closely with colleagues across the department to support effective progression and management of client matters.

Key Responsibilities

Progressing own caseload of matters which include dealing with all aspects of secured and unsecured debt recovery, with a focus on complex residential property possession proceedings.
Drafting of claim forms and all associated documentation, including Applications, witness evidence, Defences, Replies, and saving of documentation on Case/File Management System.
Dealing with the Client, Court, Opponents &/or their solicitors, 3rd party agents such as Counsel clerks, LPC, Asset Managers and 3rd parties such as property management companies.
Drafting substantive advice to clients, with consideration of both legal and commercial strategy.
Drafting Relief from Forfeiture application and associated documentation.
Time recording in the firm’s case management systems.
Working to client agreed or Departmental service standards.
Any other tasks as set by the Partner & Joint Head of Finance Dispute Resolution.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Have at least 1 PQE in Litigation.
Be able to manage your own caseload of complex client matters.
Demonstrate excellent commitment to client care and good technical ability.
Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseload.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.

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