Lead Service Charge Solicitor

Job Description:

Debt Recovery Solicitor / Legal Executive (Team Lead) - Nottingham

We are looking for an experienced Debt Recovery Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to take on a senior role within a fast-moving legal team, combining caseload ownership with day-to-day supervision of a small paralegal group.

This role is ideal for a legal professional who thrives in high-volume litigation environments, enjoys developing junior colleagues, and is driven by efficient fee recovery and strong commercial outcomes for clients.

You will manage your own court-led debt caseload while ensuring team milestones, service standards, and financial performance targets are met consistently.

Role Overview

Casework & Client Delivery

• Manage a high-volume portfolio of litigated debt matters, including claims, judgments, and enforcement activity
• Deliver pragmatic, cost-aware legal advice focused on risk, recovery strategy, and timely resolution
• Draft and review statements of case, evidence, applications, and advocacy instructions where required
• Lead monthly case reviews to identify delays, determine next steps, and create billing opportunities
• Provide clients with structured, regular updates on progress and projected costs
• Maintain accurate time recording, case notes, and billing data using legal CMS platforms
• Negotiate and conclude settlements where commercially appropriate

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and support assigned paralegal(s), ensuring litigation milestones are met without delay
• Review legal documents for accuracy, quality, and procedural compliance
• Act as the first escalation point for complex or urgent team queries
• Identify workflow issues, remove blockers, and provide direct guidance to maintain case momentum
• Hold monthly 1-2-1 performance meetings, setting ambitious goals and monitoring delivery against KPIs
• Champion a culture of accountability, resilience, and high performance within the paralegal group
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in process, systems, and service delivery

Growth & Operational Contribution

• Support referral and professional partner relationships, identifying opportunities to enhance service value
• Represent the team in client meetings, demonstrating commercial insight and strategic leadership
• Assist with the design and rollout of scalable process improvements
• Support wider team financial objectives through strong prioritisation, pace, and performance focus

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation rights
• Minimum of 1+ years PQE
• Experience managing a volume litigated debt caseload
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, debt recovery processes, and leasehold/tenancy-related debt disputes
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior legal staff
• Proficiency with legal case management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Commercial mindset, highly organised, resilient, and target-driven
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Desirable Experience

• Property management or tenancy-linked debt litigation exposure
• Familiarity with Proclaim or similar legal CMS platforms
• Previous line management or supervisory responsibility
• Experience working with professional referrers or referral partners

Core Competencies

• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Client-focused and solutions-driven
• Resilient, tenacious, and persuasive
• Comfortable managing deadlines, KPIs, and financial targets
• Calm and focused under pressure
• Able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Data-literate with the ability to interpret and act on performance information

Benefits

• Private health and wellbeing benefits
• Birthday leave day in addition to annual holiday entitlement
• Enhanced benefits package including additional leave and wellbeing initiatives
• CPD and professional development support
• Nottingham-based office location
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a high-performing legal function

If this role sounds of interest to you, please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for more info