Debt Recovery Solicitor

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With over 100 colleagues across nine offices, our team continues to grow, supported by a culture built on collaboration, development, and professional excellence.

Recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, they offer the opportunity to work with a respected client base and high-calibre legal professionals.

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking firm that encourages innovation, supports career progression, and invests in your success.

Whether you're an experienced legal professional or looking to advance your career, we provide a challenging yet supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.

Join us and be part of a firm where people come first.

The Role:

My client is seeking a client focused and enthusiastic Debt Recovery Lawyer to join their Bury office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to gain valuable experience and contribute to a high performing team within a leading law firm.

The successful candidate will manage a case load of debt recovery matters from inception to successful conclusion ranging from routine to complex for SME and owner-managed businesses through to professional services providers, sole traders and large corporates.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Meet, interview and advise clients on a the entire debt recovery process including but not limited to; issuing Court proceedings, requesting judgment and winding up petitions.
• Work with the clients internal colleagues and processes to obtain the best outcome.

Research and critically analyse documents and case law to ensure accuracy of advice and procedure.
• Draft documents and correspondence tailored to the clients’ individual needs aligned to current law and regulatory standards.
• Robustly represent and negotiate for the client where required.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the case to ensure deadlines are met and escalate where appropriate.
• Maximise professional contacts to gain new business and contribute to the growth of the firm.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with existing and prospective clients, referrers, stakeholders and colleagues ensuring the reputation of the firm and enhancing its profile.
• Actively monitor and meet your own time recording and billing targets.
• Supervise, train, coach and mentor (and delegation of work to) Solicitors, Legal Executives and Paralegals – to facilitate the achievement of their objectives and professional development goals.
• Work diligently complying with the professional standards as defined in the Office Manual and by the SRA principles, Lexel, the CQS and the Legal Services Commission.

Ensure all information regarding the firm, its clients and their business is kept strictly confidential.
• Wherever possible, utilise available software to provide a quality, cost effective and efficient service to clients.
• Take responsibility including proactively participating in activities to ensure personal development is maintained including keeping up to date with the changes of law in which you practice.
• Understand the firm marketing strategies and when appropriate, positively represent the firm externally at marketing functions.
•  Any other such duties that will assist in the growth and development of the department/firm to support the effective operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those with debt recovery experience and looking to join an amazing firm.

Please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further.