Debt Recovery Lawyer (in-house)

Temporary Debt Recovery Solicitor (Mid-Level) - Potential to Go Permanent We are seeking a mid-level Debt Recovery Solicitor or CILEX Fellow (Litigation Practice Rights) for a temporary assignment, with the potential to convert to a permanent role for the right candidate. This opportunity suits a technically strong litigator who is comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, and who can take ownership of litigation quality while supporting operational delivery at scale. The Role You will act as a technical lead within a busy enforcement/litigation function, overseeing the conduct of high-volume small claims and debt recovery litigation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will help ensure compliance, consistency, and efficiency across a large caseload. Key Responsibilities Acting as the technical authority for the conduct of litigation, ensuring reserved legal activities are carried out appropriately Drafting, reviewing and signing off high volumes of pleadings, applications and other court documents Providing technical guidance and feedback to litigation and enforcement staff Supporting the refinement of litigation workflows and processes in a high-volume setting Delivering technical training on relevant Civil Procedure Rules and small claims processes Monitoring regulatory and professional compliance and identifying risk within large-scale litigation operations About You Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CILEX Fellow with Litigation Practice Rights Around 3+ years' PQE (or equivalent experience) Strong background in high-volume litigation, ideally within debt recovery or small claims Excellent working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, Debt Pre-Action Protocols, and MCOL Commercially minded, with the ability to balance compliance and operational pace Comfortable working to deadlines and targets Experience supervising or supporting junior staff is desirable What's on Offer Temporary role with the potential for permanency Exposure to large-scale, operational litigation work Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a technically led role Competitive day rate or salary (depending on engagement type) This role would suit a solicitor looking for an interim opportunity, a return to the market, or a trial period ahead of a permanent move in a commercially focused litigation environment.