Complex Litigation Solicitor

Location: Thorpe Park Leeds Hybrid working available.

As our Complex Litigation Solicitor youll be right at the centre of the actionsupervising a team of skilled Paralegals and making sure they have the support training and confidence to deliver their best work.

Youll 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 youll keep a close eye on caseloads and outcomes stepping in quickly if something needs attention. Risk management is a big part of what you doyoull make sure any issues are handled within tolerance levels so both we and our clients are protected.

Youll 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 youll be ready to lead or support them.

Commercial awareness is keyyoull manage budgets anticipate costs and keep everything on track financially. Youll 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 youll make sure processes and procedures are followed audit caseloads for compliance and keep cases moving proactively for the best possible outcomes. And because were always looking to improve well welcome your ideas for making things more efficient and effective.

What we are looking for:

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

• Extensive litigation experience ideally in contested litigation debt recovery audit supervision and managing your own caseload.

• Proven team management skills with clear 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.

If youre excited about this role but dont meet every requirement dont worry still apply. Your unique perspective could be just what were looking for.

What youll get:

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact

• 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle whether thats extra cash more holiday or added health cover.

• Hybrid workingfor the best of both worldscollaboration and focus.

• Free onsite parking saving you time and money.

• Recharge and refreshopportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays and the option to buy up to five moregiving you more time for what matters most.

• Peace of mindwith life assurance that supports your loved ones no matter what.

• A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing with recognition awards access to on-site gym facilities and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced resilient and feeling your best.

• Encouragement to be your authentic self at workby joining one of our vibrant employee networkslike Rise (Gender) Proud (LGBTQIA) Culture or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you.

So who are we

Were Overdales Legal. Regulated by the SRA were one of the largest providers of specialist debt Litigation services in the UK. Were a proud member of Lowell Group.

Were on a mission to make credit work better for all.

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times were one of the best places to work in the UK (were proud to be on their Best Places to Work list for the second year running). Why Because of the people who work here. Warm welcoming and super-talented. Its our people that make us great.

We celebrate and share success learn from failure embrace change and savour challenge.

Join us and from day one youll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell youll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

Ready to join us

At Lowell were committed to helping you growboth personally and professionally. We provide the tools support and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture gender sexual orientation religion ethnicity age neurodiversity or disability - if youre passionate about making credit work better for everyone wed love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people and were proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.