Solicitor - Insolvency and Recoveries (Debt Recovery)

Weightmans; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is seeking a Solicitor with 0-3 years PQE for its Insolvency and Recoveries Team. This role involves managing a caseload, supporting lead partners, and undertaking complex litigation tasks including contentious and non-contentious insolvency work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong interest in this area, alongside necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Recognition as a top employer

A supportive working culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in insolvency and recoveries.
• Experience in commercial litigation and debt recovery.
• Knowledge of the CPR and MCOL.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload with limited supervision.
• Assist lead partners in complex litigation.
• Prepare legal documents and client reports.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insolvency legislation

Debt recovery

Judgment enforcement

Client-focused approach

Legal research

Analytical skills

Time management

Excellent communication

IT skills

Job description

About your new role

Weightmans’ Insolvency and Recoveries Team is recruiting for a Solicitor (0 -3 Years PQE), who will be able to manage their own caseload, including proactive management of cases with limited supervision, and assist lead partners and senior fee earners on complex litigation matters.

Whilst the role will primarily sit within the recoveries arm of the Team, managing complex defended and higher value instructions, supporting lead Partners and senior fee earners, you will have the opportunity to undertake both (non) contentious insolvency and restructuring matters, as demand requires.

The Team

For almost 30 years, our award-winning Insolvency and Recoveries Team has represented large corporates, owner managed businesses, public bodies, insurers, and private individuals.

The Team is made up of fee earners, many of whom have been recognised by legal directories, from Paralegal to Partner level, and regularly deals with complex and sensitive issues across its practice areas.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting lead Partners and other supporting fee earners with their respective caseloads.
• Preparing advice pieces and client reports as required.
• Drafting and performing legal research and investigations.
• Attending conferences, court hearings and client meetings.
• Communicating with clients, opponents, counsel and third-party suppliers.
• Handling contested winding up and bankruptcy petitions.
• Handling money claims and return of goods matters.
• Issuing claims and obtaining judgments.
• Enforcing judgments (including overseas awards and arbitration claims).
• Investigating and pursuing transactions conducted pre-insolvency.
• Conducting contentious and non-contentious insolvency work.
• Preparing personal and corporate insolvency documents including drafting appointments for fixed charge receivers and administrators by QFCHs and Directors, notices of intention to appoint and drafting reports on the validity of the appointment of administrators and fixed charge receivers.
• Involvement in business development and profile-raising initiatives.
• Completing client and internal MI procedures.
• Achieving set financial and chargeable expectations.
• Ensuring relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are met.
• Complying with relevant internal policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Working in accordance with Weightmans’ values.

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About You

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work.
We also require you to have/be:

• A broad experience of commercial litigation.
• A working knowledge of insolvency legislation and rules.
• Experience with debt recovery matters.
• Experience with the different methods of judgment enforcement.
• A good knowledge of the CPR.
• Knowledge of MCOL.
• An ability to work to deadlines / targets.
• An ability to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions.
• An ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiatives with a positive attitude.
• A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach.
• Strong legal, analytical and attention to details skills.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach and agile working.
• Excellent IT skills.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.

Why work for us

Come and join ouraward-winningorganisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’sTop Employers awards 2025, and ranking5thin the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

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