Finance Litigation Lawyer

Finance Litigation Lawyer

Location: Manchester

Career Level: Solicitor 3+ PQE

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + Bonus

Join a Specialist Asset Finance Litigation Team

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic asset or debt recovery lawyer looking to join a specialist creditor services team? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded commercial law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, is seeking a Finance Litigation Lawyer at 3+ PQE level to join their busy Creditor Services department specialising in asset finance litigation and recoveries.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a good finance client caseload with excellent opportunities to progress, even without an existing client following. You'll be joining a friendly, welcoming, and hard-working team that values collaboration and is seeking a like-minded individual to contribute to their continued success.

The Role

As a Finance Litigation Lawyer, you will manage your own caseload of asset finance litigation and debt recovery matters from start to finish, working closely with the Creditor Services team. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships with established finance clients whilst also contributing to the development of the client base.

The role offers genuine progression opportunities and the chance to work with a supportive team on high-quality finance litigation work. You'll be responsible for meeting financial targets whilst also assisting in the development and supervision of junior team members.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a recoveries caseload from start to finish with full responsibility for case progression
• Handling asset finance litigation and debt recovery matters for finance clients
• Advising on asset recovery, repossession, enforcement, and litigation strategies
• Conducting litigation in the County Court and High Court
• Impressing and building strong relationships with current clients
• Assisting in developing the client base and contributing to business development
• Hitting financial targets and managing matters profitably
• Assisting, developing, supervising, and training the team of solicitors and paralegals
• Responding promptly to requests for updates and information from the team leader, clients, and introducers
• Generally supporting and assisting a busy and dynamic team
• Working diligently towards court and client deadlines
• Providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to finance clients

About You

Essential Requirements:

• 3+ years' PQE experience in commercial finance recovery work
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Proven experience in asset finance litigation, debt recovery, or creditor services
• Demonstrable experience in working diligently towards court and client deadlines
• Strong technical knowledge of asset finance, security enforcement, and recovery procedures
• Experience conducting litigation in the County Court and High Court
• Excellent organisation, time management, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Excellent client care skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• A personable and hard-working nature
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

Highly Desirable:

• Experience acting for asset finance lenders, invoice finance providers, or other financial institutions
• Knowledge of hire purchase, leasing, and asset-based lending
• Experience with insolvency and enforcement procedures
• Supervisory or mentoring experience
• Business development experience

Key Attributes:

• Experienced and enthusiastic with a proactive approach
• Friendly, welcoming, and hard-working
• Strong work ethic with commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Commercially astute with strong problem-solving abilities
• Able to build rapport with clients and team members
• Target-driven with a focus on achieving financial objectives

What's On Offer

Our client is committed to rewarding talent and hard work with a competitive remuneration package and excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Bonus scheme for all fee earners
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Referral bonus
• Health cash plan – Paycare (eligible after successful completion of probation)
• Pension plan (with the option of salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wellness web app – Leafyard
• Travel pass
• Death in service benefit
• Excellent opportunities to progress (even without a following)
• Friendly, welcoming, and hard-working team environment
• Supportive team culture with opportunities for development and supervision experience
• Good finance client caseload
• Modern, well-equipped offices in Liverpool or Manchester

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, commercially focused law firm with offices in Liverpool and Manchester, serving clients across the North West and beyond. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including creditor services, asset finance, invoice finance, commercial litigation, property and construction, corporate, employment, insolvency, and intellectual property.

The Creditor Services department specialises in asset finance litigation and recoveries, acting for asset finance lenders, invoice finance providers, and other financial institutions. The team handles a high volume of debt recovery, asset recovery, repossession, enforcement, and litigation matters, providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to finance clients.

The team is friendly, welcoming, and hard-working, with a collaborative culture that values teamwork, professionalism, and client service. The firm offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development, with clear pathways for advancement even without an existing client following.

The firm holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditations, reflecting its commitment to quality and information security.

Working Hours and Location

Location: Manchester City Centre

Start Date: Immediate

How to Apply

If you're an experienced and enthusiastic finance litigation lawyer looking to join a specialist creditor services team, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact lee.hawthorne-- or