Flint Bishop Solicitors

Head of Commercial Services Department: Executive Suite Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Derby, UK Description At Flint Bishop, we are entering a significant new phase of growth and transformation as we evolve from a successful regional law firm into a nationally operating legal business with ambitious long term growth plans through to 2030 and beyond. As part of this transition, the firm is implementing a national divisional operating structure designed to create greater scale, stronger sector alignment, and improved client delivery across all service lines. The Head of Commercial Services will play a central leadership role in shaping and delivering that vision. Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the firm's senior leadership structure, this role is responsible not only for leading a high performing Commercial Services division, but also for helping build a unified, scalable, and commercially driven national firm. Success in the role over the next two to three years will include delivering significant divisional growth, strengthening national market presence, building a best in class leadership structure, improving operational scalability and profitability, and supporting the successful integration of new teams, lateral hires, and acquisitions into the wider Flint Bishop platform. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop all Commercial Services teams, including Commercial Litigation, Employment, Commercial Property, Corporate & Finance, Commercial Contracts, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Regulatory & Corporate Defence, Insurance Litigation, and Recoveries. Set and deliver a commercially focused divisional strategy aligned with the firm's wider national growth plans and strategic objectives. Work closely with the CEO, COO, Head of Private Client Services, and wider Management Board to ensure the firm operates as a single, cohesive national business rather than separate parallel divisions. Design and implement the optimal sub team and leadership structure for the Commercial Services division, including recommending and developing the leadership layer beneath the divisional head. Ensure clients receive clear, pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice and a consistent standard of service across all Commercial Services teams nationally. Promote strong collaboration and cross referral activity between Commercial Services, Private Client Services, and central operational functions. Take ownership of divisional financial performance, including profitability, budgeting, utilisation, pricing strategy, operational efficiency, and sustainable revenue growth. Lead, mentor, and develop high performing teams and future leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Identify, assess, and implement operational and process improvements to support scalability, client experience, and divisional performance. Ensure robust governance, compliance, quality assurance, and risk management standards are maintained across all Commercial Services functions. Ensure the division remains aligned with developments in legal technology, AI, and operational innovation, identifying opportunities to improve both client service delivery and internal efficiency. MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP Take full accountability for divisional performance against agreed financial, operational, and strategic objectives. Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews, presenting financial performance, KPIs, strategic progress, and operational updates to the CEO and Management Board. Own the creation, management, and delivery of divisional budgets and P&L performance. Monitor and report on key performance indicators, implementing corrective actions and performance improvement plans where required. Embed a culture of ownership, commerciality, innovation, and continuous improvement across all Commercial Services teams. Support firm wide strategic planning and contribute actively to Management Board and senior leadership discussions. Ensure leadership consistency, succession planning, and talent development across the division. STRATEGIC GROWTH & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Lead and deliver the Commercial Services growth strategy, with accountability for revenue generation, market positioning, client retention, and pipeline development. Build and maintain senior relationships with key clients, introducers, insurers, strategic partners, and referral networks. Identify and pursue opportunities for lateral hires, team acquisitions, mergers, and strategic growth initiatives within the Commercial Services division, working alongside the CEO on evaluation, due diligence, onboarding, and integration activity. Drive cross selling and collaboration opportunities across all divisions and practice areas to maximise client value and firm wide growth. Identify new market opportunities, sectors, and service offerings which support the firm's national expansion strategy. Promote a culture of proactive, commercially accountable business development across all Commercial Services teams. Report regularly to the CEO and Management Board on divisional performance, pipeline activity, growth initiatives, strategic opportunities, and financial results. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Strategic Leadership Act as a visible and collaborative senior leader across the national business. Support the delivery of the firm's long term national growth strategy and operating model transformation. Contribute to firm wide decision making as a member of the senior leadership structure. People Leadership Create a high performance culture built around accountability, engagement, collaboration, and development. Support and develop future leaders across the Private Client Services division. Foster strong communication and alignment across all offices and teams nationally. Client & Market Leadership Maintain a strong external profile for the firm and division within the legal and private client market. Ensure service delivery standards remain commercially focused, scalable, and aligned with client expectations. You will have: Strong leadership and operational management experience Excellent financial, strategic, and commercial awareness Effective communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to drive operational efficiency and organisational change Strong people management and team development capabilities Understanding of legal sector operations and compliance requirements Knowledge of financial management and business performance reporting Benefits What we offer? Competitive salary Bonus potential Free parking Life insurance Private medical insurance Income protection Great working environment at our Derby head offices Career development opportunities 27 days holiday plus bank holidays Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday 1 week's holiday carry over Extra day off for your birthday Staff card discount scheme for local shops Social days and evenings on the firm Staff discounts on legal services

Solicitor - Litigation Department: Debt Recovery Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Leeds Description Flint Bishop is a multi-award winning, top 200 law firm in England and Wales. The firm has an excellent reputation in the market and currently provides legal advice for some of the biggest household name clients in the UK. Due to significant growth, we are now looking to hire an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive for our multi award winning B2B debt recovery operations. The Solicitor/Litigation Executive will be responsible for managing their own caseload of disputed and complex matters. Reporting to the Head of Debts Services. Key Responsibilities Independently manage a varied caseload of defended debt recovery matters, including small, fast track claims and multi-track claims. Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, witness statements, court bundles, and judgment requests. Provide clear, strategic legal advice to clients, explaining complex legal matters and guiding them through the litigation process. Prepare cases for hearings, including interim applications, and manage enforcement actions such as insolvency, bankruptcy, and winding-up petitions. Develop case strategies and advise clients on the best course of action. Ensure compliance with relevant legal procedures and firm policies, maintaining high standard of file management within the firm's case management system. Stay updated on legal changes and participate in training sessions to maintain professional competence. Work alongside colleagues across the department to maximise revenues generated from successful recoveries. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will: Be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in a commercial debt recovery role in a legal firm. Have experience in managing your own significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters. Possess excellent IT skills with the ability to produce informative reports. Have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Preferably have experience of working with Liberate (not essential as training will be provided). Have great communication skills including the presentation of data and findings. Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered. Benefits What we offer? Competitive salary Bonus potential Great working environment Career Development opportunities 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday 1 week's holiday carry over Extra day off for your birthday Staff card discount scheme for local shops Social days and evenings on the firm Staff discounts on legal services

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Solicitor - Litigation to manage a varied caseload within their Debt Recovery department. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with at least 2 years of PQE in commercial debt recovery. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, providing strategic advice, and ensuring compliance with legal procedures. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible holiday options.

Partner - Employment Law Department: Employment Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: York Description A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Employment practice in York, as we look to grow our team and develop our clients base. This role is responsible for managing a significant personal caseload of employment matters, including conducting own advocacy where necessary/appropriate. As a senior member of the Employment team, this role is also responsible for taking an active lead on team development & mentoring, leading business development efforts and taking on more complex fee-earning matters. Reporting directly to the Head of Employment (North), you will assist with setting team strategy and managing performance in accordance with financial & team targets as required. Key Responsibilities Fee-Earning Manage a varied caseload of complex matters. Providing employment law advice to education and commercial clients. Drafting advice reports, supporting clients with processes and other documentation such as settlement agreements. Assisting clients with HR processes and procedures. Handling cases through tribunal proceedings. Providing support on employment issues arising in transactions. As well as managing a personal caseload of more complex matters, the Employment Partner is responsible for taking on additional workload where necessary in the instance that the department is nearing full capacity. Provide ongoing technical support on matters for more junior fee-earners. Ensure personal Employment knowledge is kept up to date and new advancements are communicated to the wider team. Assisting Management Attend monthly fee-earner meetings with the wider Employment team. Contribute where required as a senior member of the team. Attend regular one-to-one meetings with the Head of Employment - report on departmental priorities and financial performance as necessary. Provide supervision of matters for more junior fee-earners, sign off work as and when required. Ensure appropriate allocation of fee-earning matters within the team - regularly assess capacity of fee-earners and delegate work effectively where required by the Head of Employment. Work alongside the Head of Employment to proactively drive performance of the team - conduct meetings with more junior fee-earners where necessary. Business Development Take an active lead in managing the client experience. Attend client meetings where necessary. Assist the Head of Employment to ensure the renewal process for existing clients is seamless and proactive in its approach. Prepare and conduct external training sessions on employment law for prospective & existing clients. Report regularly on business development figures to senior management. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will: Have experience of dealing with contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Possess good knowledge and experience of tribunal procedures and protocols. Have a high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law for high-profile clients. Possess exceptional client care skills. Be highly motivated and able to add value to the role. Be able to demonstrate proactive management of matters. Possess networking and client development skills. Benefits What we offer? Competitive salary Bonus potential Life insurance Great working environment at our Leeds offices Career development opportunities 30 days holiday plus bank holidays Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday 1 week's holiday carry over Extra day off for your birthday Staff card discount scheme for local shops Social days and evenings on the firm Monthly food on the firm for all staff Staff discounts on legal services

Flint Bishop Solicitors is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead operational aspects and implement strategic initiatives in Derby, UK. The COO will closely collaborate with the CEO and management board, ensuring operational excellence and growth through effective resource management and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational leadership, financial management, and navigating the legal sector. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus potential, and career development opportunities.

Conveyancing Fee Earner Department: Residential Conveyancing Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Derby, UK Description A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Residential Conveyancing team as a Conveyancing Fee Earner. We have one of the largest residential conveyancing teams in the Midlands and are renowned for our excellent customer care and for always putting our clients' needs at the heart of our advice. We are currently on a recruitment drive across the firm in response to significant organic growth together with several major client wins. We pride ourselves in delivering excellent client focused services, with high retention rates of both clients and staff remised on sound financial stability. This new role would be ideal for someone looking to develop their Residential Conveyancing career further with a varied and interesting workload, flexibility, and freedom in a supportive and friendly environment. Reporting to the Head of Residential Conveyancing. Key Responsibilities Running your own case load consisting of buying, selling and re mortgaging residential properties Meeting clients and taking detailed instructions Giving basic, clear advice on all aspects of conveyancing Maintaining client confidentiality at all times Opening and maintaining files in accordance with office procedures Confirming instructions and advice to clients in writing Conducting negotiations with other parties Managing your case load to ensure that cases are progressed, closed and billed as appropriate Referring matters to other senior members of the team as appropriate Undertaking training and developing Ensuring that all time spent is recorded Ensuring adherence to GDPR regulations at all times Any other tasks as required by the Head of Residential Conveyancing Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will: Have at least 1 3 years' experience in a Conveyancing role Have exceptional client service skills, going above and beyond client expectations Enjoy working in a team and thrive in a busy environment Have great personal organisation skills Be computer and IT literate Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Benefits What we offer? Competitive salary Bonus potential Great working environment at our Derby head offices Career Development opportunities 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday 1 week's holiday carry over Extra day off for your birthday Staff card discount scheme for local shops Social days and evenings on the firm Monthly food on the firm for all staff Staff discounts on legal services

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Conveyancing Fee Earner to join their Residential Conveyancing team in Derby. The role involves managing a caseload of residential property transactions, delivering exceptional client service, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience and possess strong organizational and IT skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and various employee benefits, including extra holidays and staff discounts.

Solicitor - Litigation Department: Debt Recovery Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Sheffield Description Flint Bishop is a multi-award winning, top 200 law firm in England and Wales. The firm has an excellent reputation in the market and currently provides legal advice for some of the biggest household name clients in the UK. Due to significant growth, we are now looking to hire an experienced Solicitor/Litigation Executive for our multi award winning B2B debt recovery operations. The Solicitor/Litigation Executive will be responsible for managing their own caseload of disputed and complex matters. Reporting to the Head of Debts Services. Key Responsibilities Independently manage a varied caseload of defended debt recovery matters, including small, fast track claims and multi-track claims. Draft and prepare legal documents such as pleadings, witness statements, court bundles, and judgment requests. Provide clear, strategic legal advice to clients, explaining complex legal matters and guiding them through the litigation process. Prepare cases for hearings, including interim applications, and manage enforcement actions such as insolvency, bankruptcy, and winding-up petitions. Develop case strategies and advise clients on the best course of action. Ensure compliance with relevant legal procedures and firm policies, maintaining high standard of file management within the firm's case management system. Stay updated on legal changes and participate in training sessions to maintain professional competence. Work alongside colleagues across the department to maximise revenues generated from successful recoveries. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will: Be a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in a commercial debt recovery role in a legal firm. Have experience in managing your own significant caseload of complex debt recovery matters. Possess excellent IT skills with the ability to produce informative reports. Have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Preferably have experience of working with Liberate (not essential as training will be provided). Have great communication skills including the presentation of data and findings. Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered. Benefits What we offer? Competitive salary Bonus potential Great working environment Career Development opportunities 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday 1 week's holiday carry over Extra day off for your birthday Staff card discount scheme for local shops Social days and evenings on the firm Staff discounts on legal services

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Solicitor to manage a varied caseload of debt recovery matters. This role involves drafting legal documents, providing strategic legal advice, and developing case strategies. Qualifications include being a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in commercial debt recovery. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and ample career development opportunities in a supportive working environment.

Litigation Paralegal Department: Debt Recovery Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Leeds Description As a Litigation Paralegal you will play a vital role within our Recoveries department by assisting in the management and progression of possession claims through the County Court. You will ensure that clients, represented by Flint Bishop, receive pro active, consistent, and efficient levels of service. The role is full time, Monday to Friday 37.5 hour per week at our office in Leeds. Reporting to the Litigation Team Manager and overall reporting to the Head of Recoveries. Key Responsibilities Handling own caseload of files from initial instruction through to obtaining possession or instructions from our client to close our file. Undertake elements of fee earning work under supervision, in particular: Creation of matters on our case management system Obtaining documents from the Land Registry and other sources, and checking that it is appropriate to commence possession proceedings Issuing possession proceedings both via PCOL and manually Preparation of electronic bundles, witness statements and agents instructions for possession hearings Processing agents reports and court orders Enforcing possession orders and liaising with third party agents to attend evictions Confirming that possession of properties has been obtained to clients and other parties Dealing with applications: to suspend warrants for possession; leave to enforce possession orders; leave to re instate adjourned possession claims; and other miscellaneous application as required. Identifying cases that have or are likely to become 'non standard' and making your Team Manager aware of these Dealing with incoming telephone calls and correspondence from borrowers and their representatives, and seeking to rehabilitate and avoid possession wherever possible Making outbound telephone calls to borrowers, clients and other parties Following call models prescribed by our lender clients or the Department Ensuring that we comply with regulatory (FCA MCOB) and legislative (CPR) requirements at all times Working to service standards agreed with our lender clients Updating client systems to reflect the activities we have performed Assisting with client reporting and management information Deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications. Identify areas that may benefit from improvement and communicate them to your team manager. Provide guidance, feedback and training to Trainees where required, passing queries you are unsure of to your team manager for guidance. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise You will: Demonstrate focus and commitment to work duties. Display a professional and assertive approach. Have excellent organisational skills. Be self motivated with a high level of enthusiasm and commitment. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to operate flexibly and as part of a team. Experience of working as a paralegal is essential, working within a similar environment is desirable. Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered. Benefits What we offer? Competitive salary Bonus potential Career development opportunities 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday 1 week's holiday carry over Extra day off for your birthday Staff card discount scheme for local shops Social days and evenings on the firm Staff discounts on legal services

Flint Bishop Solicitors is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to join their Recoveries department in Leeds. This vital role includes assisting in managing possession claims and ensuring clients receive efficient service. You will handle your own caseload, create matters on a case management system, and issue possession proceedings. The role requires excellent organisational, communication skills, and experience as a paralegal is essential. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, bonus potential, and various holiday perks.