About your new role Weightmans' Insolvency and Recoveries Team is recruiting for a Solicitor (0 - 3 Years PQE), who will manage their own caseload, including proactive management of cases with limited supervision, and assist lead partners and senior fee earners on complex litigation matters. Whilst the role will primarily sit within the recoveries arm of the Team, managing complex defended and higher value instructions, supporting lead Partners and senior fee earners, you will have the opportunity to undertake both (non) contentious insolvency and restructuring matters, as demand requires. The Team For almost 30 years, our award winning Insolvency and Recoveries Team has represented large corporates, owner managed businesses, public bodies, insurers and private individuals. The Team is made up of fee earners, many of whom have been recognised by legal directories, from Paralegal to Partner level, and regularly deals with complex and sensitive issues across its practice areas. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assisting lead Partners and other supporting fee earners with their respective caseloads. Locations this role can be based are Liverpool, Manchester or Leeds. Preparing advice pieces and client reports as required. Drafting and performing legal research and investigations. Attending conferences, court hearings and client meetings. Communicating with clients, opponents, counsel and third party suppliers. Handling contested winding up and bankruptcy petitions. Handling money claims and return of goods matters. Issuing claims and obtaining judgments. Enforcing judgments (including overseas awards and arbitration claims). Investigating and pursuing transactions conducted pre insolvency. Conducting contentious and non contentious insolvency work. Preparing personal and corporate insolvency documents, including drafting appointments for fixed charge receivers and administrators by QFCHs and Directors, notices of intention to appoint and drafting reports on the validity of the appointment of administrators and fixed charge receivers. Involvement in business development and profile raising initiatives. Completing client and internal MI procedures. Achieving set financial and chargeable expectations. Ensuring relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are met. Complying with relevant internal policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Working in accordance with Weightmans' values. About You You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be: A broad experience of commercial litigation. A working knowledge of insolvency legislation and rules. Experience with debt recovery matters. Experience with the different methods of judgment enforcement. A good knowledge of the CPR. Knowledge of MCOL. An ability to work to deadlines / targets. An ability to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions. An ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiatives with a positive attitude. A commercial, solution driven and client focused approach. Strong legal, analytical and attention to details skills. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible approach and agile working. Excellent IT skills. If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist. Why work for us Come and join our award winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms. Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer Weightmans This link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans
Nov 20, 2025
Full time
About your new role Weightmans' Insolvency and Recoveries Team is recruiting for a Solicitor (0 - 3 Years PQE), who will manage their own caseload, including proactive management of cases with limited supervision, and assist lead partners and senior fee earners on complex litigation matters. Whilst the role will primarily sit within the recoveries arm of the Team, managing complex defended and higher value instructions, supporting lead Partners and senior fee earners, you will have the opportunity to undertake both (non) contentious insolvency and restructuring matters, as demand requires. The Team For almost 30 years, our award winning Insolvency and Recoveries Team has represented large corporates, owner managed businesses, public bodies, insurers and private individuals. The Team is made up of fee earners, many of whom have been recognised by legal directories, from Paralegal to Partner level, and regularly deals with complex and sensitive issues across its practice areas. Main Duties and Responsibilities Assisting lead Partners and other supporting fee earners with their respective caseloads. Locations this role can be based are Liverpool, Manchester or Leeds. Preparing advice pieces and client reports as required. Drafting and performing legal research and investigations. Attending conferences, court hearings and client meetings. Communicating with clients, opponents, counsel and third party suppliers. Handling contested winding up and bankruptcy petitions. Handling money claims and return of goods matters. Issuing claims and obtaining judgments. Enforcing judgments (including overseas awards and arbitration claims). Investigating and pursuing transactions conducted pre insolvency. Conducting contentious and non contentious insolvency work. Preparing personal and corporate insolvency documents, including drafting appointments for fixed charge receivers and administrators by QFCHs and Directors, notices of intention to appoint and drafting reports on the validity of the appointment of administrators and fixed charge receivers. Involvement in business development and profile raising initiatives. Completing client and internal MI procedures. Achieving set financial and chargeable expectations. Ensuring relevant deadlines, quality measures and KPIs are met. Complying with relevant internal policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. Working in accordance with Weightmans' values. About You You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be: A broad experience of commercial litigation. A working knowledge of insolvency legislation and rules. Experience with debt recovery matters. Experience with the different methods of judgment enforcement. A good knowledge of the CPR. Knowledge of MCOL. An ability to work to deadlines / targets. An ability to prioritise and manage a caseload and deliver effective solutions. An ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiatives with a positive attitude. A commercial, solution driven and client focused approach. Strong legal, analytical and attention to details skills. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible approach and agile working. Excellent IT skills. If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist. Why work for us Come and join our award winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms. Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer Weightmans This link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans
About your new role Weightmans is expanding-and Nottingham is our next exciting chapter. As a Top 40 UK law firm with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and collaboration, we're opening our doors in the East Midlands and inviting ambitious, entrepreneurial partners to help shape our future as part of our vision to become a Top 30 UK law firm. The Nottingham office will act as a strategic regional hub, complementing Weightmans' established presence in Birmingham and Leicester. This expansion strengthens the firm's geographical footprint across the Midlands, unlocks access to vibrant local talent pools, and reinforces the firm's position as one of the region's leading law firms. Why Weightmans? Award-Winning Culture: Recognised for our commitment to diversity, wellbeing, and professional development. National Reach, Local Impact: Join a firm with deep sector expertise and a strong national footprint, now growing in Nottingham. Client-Centric Approach: We empower our partners to build meaningful relationships and deliver exceptional service. Strategic Growth: Be part of a firm that's investing in people, technology, and new markets. What We're Looking For We're seeking established partners or senior lawyers ready to take the next step. You'll bring: A strong client following or proven ability to develop new business Expertise in your practice area and a collaborative mindset A desire to help build and lead a thriving new office Passion for innovation and delivering value to clients About You We're seeking established partners or senior lawyers ready to take the next step. You'll bring: A strong client following or proven ability to develop new business Expertise in your practice area and a collaborative mindset A desire to help build and lead a thriving new office Passion for innovation and delivering value to clients What You'll Get Competitive remuneration Full support from our leadership and support teams Access to cutting-edge legal tech and marketing resources A chance to shape the culture and direction of a new regional hub Ready to Build Something Exceptional? If you're excited by the opportunity to lead, grow, and make an impact in Nottingham, we'd love to hear from you. We will be based at Cubo, Standard Court, in the heart of Nottingham, near Nottingham Castle, formerly home to the city's General Hospital. Contact: Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 5th overall employer at the Britain's Top Employers awards 2025 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK. We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. Click here to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations. The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation." We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans - We See the possibility in you. As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of Partner benefits including; 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment Healthcare cover Health Assessments every three years SIPPS contribution for you to invest in your own pension plan Life Insurance 4 x salary Income Protection Scheme Interest free travel loan scheme Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service Discounted gym membership Dental Insurance scheme Technology benefit scheme Offers & discounts Great reward and recognition scheme there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm. lateral hires and Legal Director's annual holiday entitlement and benefits will differ from other roles Please note We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available. Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role. The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team. We are open to part time/job share applicants. Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL) Weightmans operates a strict "preferred supplier list" (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile, or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans' recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency's terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee. Eligibility to work in the UK Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Nov 17, 2025
Full time
About your new role Weightmans is expanding-and Nottingham is our next exciting chapter. As a Top 40 UK law firm with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and collaboration, we're opening our doors in the East Midlands and inviting ambitious, entrepreneurial partners to help shape our future as part of our vision to become a Top 30 UK law firm. The Nottingham office will act as a strategic regional hub, complementing Weightmans' established presence in Birmingham and Leicester. This expansion strengthens the firm's geographical footprint across the Midlands, unlocks access to vibrant local talent pools, and reinforces the firm's position as one of the region's leading law firms. Why Weightmans? Award-Winning Culture: Recognised for our commitment to diversity, wellbeing, and professional development. National Reach, Local Impact: Join a firm with deep sector expertise and a strong national footprint, now growing in Nottingham. Client-Centric Approach: We empower our partners to build meaningful relationships and deliver exceptional service. Strategic Growth: Be part of a firm that's investing in people, technology, and new markets. What We're Looking For We're seeking established partners or senior lawyers ready to take the next step. You'll bring: A strong client following or proven ability to develop new business Expertise in your practice area and a collaborative mindset A desire to help build and lead a thriving new office Passion for innovation and delivering value to clients About You We're seeking established partners or senior lawyers ready to take the next step. You'll bring: A strong client following or proven ability to develop new business Expertise in your practice area and a collaborative mindset A desire to help build and lead a thriving new office Passion for innovation and delivering value to clients What You'll Get Competitive remuneration Full support from our leadership and support teams Access to cutting-edge legal tech and marketing resources A chance to shape the culture and direction of a new regional hub Ready to Build Something Exceptional? If you're excited by the opportunity to lead, grow, and make an impact in Nottingham, we'd love to hear from you. We will be based at Cubo, Standard Court, in the heart of Nottingham, near Nottingham Castle, formerly home to the city's General Hospital. Contact: Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 5th overall employer at the Britain's Top Employers awards 2025 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK. We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. Click here to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations. The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation." We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans - We See the possibility in you. As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of Partner benefits including; 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment Healthcare cover Health Assessments every three years SIPPS contribution for you to invest in your own pension plan Life Insurance 4 x salary Income Protection Scheme Interest free travel loan scheme Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service Discounted gym membership Dental Insurance scheme Technology benefit scheme Offers & discounts Great reward and recognition scheme there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm. lateral hires and Legal Director's annual holiday entitlement and benefits will differ from other roles Please note We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available. Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role. The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team. We are open to part time/job share applicants. Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL) Weightmans operates a strict "preferred supplier list" (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile, or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans' recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency's terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee. Eligibility to work in the UK Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
About your new role Following our move to a purposely designed modern office space in Birmingham reflecting our desire to be a top 30 law firm there there has never been a more exciting time to join our Birmingham office. We currently have over 160 people working from our Birmingham office across a wide range of practice areas. We're always on the lookout for people who share our ambitions and can bring their expertise to the firm. About You Whether you're a partner seeking a lateral move or a Principal Associate ready to progress, if you'd like to be part of our journey as we continue to expand and grow in the midlands, then we'd love to hear from you. Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 5th overall employer at the Britain's Top Employers awards 2025 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK. We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. To find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations. The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation." We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. Please note your preferred pronouns in your application. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans - We See the possibility in you. As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of Partner benefits including; 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment Healthcare cover Health Assessments every three years SIPPS contribution for you to invest in your own pension plan Life Insurance 4 x salary Income Protection Scheme Interest free travel loan scheme Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service Discounted gym membership Dental Insurance scheme Technology benefit scheme Offers & discounts Great reward and recognition scheme there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm. lateral hires and Legal Director's annual holiday entitlement and benefits will differ from other roles Please note We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available. Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role. The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team. We are open to part time/job share applicants. Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL) Weightmans operates a strict 'preferred supplier list' (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile, or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans' recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency's terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee. Eligibility to work in the UK Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Nov 17, 2025
Full time
About your new role Following our move to a purposely designed modern office space in Birmingham reflecting our desire to be a top 30 law firm there there has never been a more exciting time to join our Birmingham office. We currently have over 160 people working from our Birmingham office across a wide range of practice areas. We're always on the lookout for people who share our ambitions and can bring their expertise to the firm. About You Whether you're a partner seeking a lateral move or a Principal Associate ready to progress, if you'd like to be part of our journey as we continue to expand and grow in the midlands, then we'd love to hear from you. Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 5th overall employer at the Britain's Top Employers awards 2025 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK. We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. To find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations. The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation." We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. Please note your preferred pronouns in your application. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans - We See the possibility in you. As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of Partner benefits including; 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment Healthcare cover Health Assessments every three years SIPPS contribution for you to invest in your own pension plan Life Insurance 4 x salary Income Protection Scheme Interest free travel loan scheme Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service Discounted gym membership Dental Insurance scheme Technology benefit scheme Offers & discounts Great reward and recognition scheme there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm. lateral hires and Legal Director's annual holiday entitlement and benefits will differ from other roles Please note We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available. Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role. The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team. We are open to part time/job share applicants. Recruitment agencies (PSL /non-PSL) Weightmans operates a strict 'preferred supplier list' (PSL) and is committed to working closely with the recruitment agencies that feature on that list. As such, Weightmans does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs, profiles or any other introductions from both our PSL and non-PSL agencies. If a PSL or non-PSL agency chooses to submit a speculative or unsolicited CV, profile, or introduction without instruction from a member of Weightmans' recruitment team, we will reserve the right to treat the introduction as a gift and contact the candidate directly without accepting or entering into the agency's terms nor being liable for a recruitment fee. Eligibility to work in the UK Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
