About the Role
Our client, a specialist motoring boutique based in Bromley, is looking for an experienced Solicitor with management experience to help with the supervision and running their excellent Litigation and Credit Hire team! The team is well developed with 15 members, a team manager, and a development manager, but requires a strong Solicitor with excellent management skills to provide supervisory support and advise on complex matters. The further structure of the firm in includes a board of Partners that handle firm management, and several other related teams that work collaboratively. While a senior Solicitor is preferred, management and supervisory skills hold priority for this position and the firm would consider a junior Solicitor with experience assisting a similar team.
This position is an opportunity to join a friendly and flexible firm at a senior level, assisting with management at a level that a lot of similar firms can’t offer. They offer excellent hybrid working (3/2 split) and a benefits scheme that includes 38 days holiday! This is an fantastic opportunity for the right Solicitor that enjoys supervisory duties and would like to contribute meaningfully to a thriving office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Head up the Litigation & Credit Hire Department, managing a team of 15 legal professionals, identifying risks, and providing overall supervisory support.
- Support the continued progress of cases, ensure that matters progress at an efficient pace and advising team members on technical matters as needed.
- Personally run a small caseload (<50 matters) of Multi Track matters from start to finish, focusing on credit hire and debt recovery cases.
- Mentor and develop solicitors, fee earners, and support staff, driving the continued improvement of the team and greater firm.
- Carry out ad hoc duties and support firm Partners as required.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- UK qualified Solicitor with 2-8 years PQE (other levels will be considered on a case-by-case basis),
- Demonstrated track record of management experience, supporting and supervising a mid-size team in a commercially driven environment.
- Experience managing good quality litigated matters to include, at a minimum, experience with debt recovery or credit hire.
- A team player with strong communication skills,
- Self-motivated with an interest in personal and team development.
This firm offers a highly competitive salary and bonus scheme, with a benefits package that includes 38 days holiday, 2 days a week home working, and more. They maintain a good work/life balance with excellent levels of support and good in-firm training.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Kalan Thomas at kalan@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 078 9231 (office hours) or 07517 456559 (out of office hours).
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The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
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*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.