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Solicitor - Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Experience: 3+ PQE Working Pattern: Flexible working considered A growing specialist property law practice is seeking a Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join its Residential Litigation / Leasehold Disputes team in Birmingham. The firm operates nationally within the property sector, advising freeholders, managing agents, property managers and leaseholders on complex leasehold and residential disputes. With a consistently increasing volume of instructions, the team is expanding and looking for a solicitor who enjoys technically detailed property litigation and tribunal work. This is a strong opportunity to join a specialist practice with a focused client base and an expanding disputes team, offering a varied and interesting caseload within a niche area of property law. The Role You will manage a broad range of leasehold and residential litigation matters, including both court and tribunal work. Key responsibilities include: Debt recovery matters across small claims, fast track and multi-track proceedings Breach of lease claims in the County Court and tribunal forums Forfeiture and possession proceedings Lease extension and lease variation matters Preparing and managing First-tier Tribunal applications Detailed lease analysis and interpretation Enforcement of judgments and recovery strategies Appointment of manager applications You will also advise clients on a range of leasehold management and compliance issues, including: Major works consultation procedures Section 20B notices Lease variations and structural issues within leases Repair obligations and related statutory notices The role will also involve supporting the pre-litigation team with technical queries, as well as mentoring and assisting in the development of trainees and junior colleagues within the team. The Ideal Candidate Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 3+ years' PQE in property litigation or leasehold disputes Strong working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and enforcement procedures Experience dealing with long leasehold landlord and tenant legislation Confident handling tribunal and court processes Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities Excellent client communication skills and attention to detail Desirable experience includes: Knowledge of Right to Manage (RTM) structures and processes Familiarity with Companies Act 2006 provisions relevant to property management structures Awareness of key case law within leasehold reform and landlord & tenant legislation The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist and growing team within a niche area of property disputes. The firm continues to see strong demand from property sector clients, creating genuine scope for progression and professional development. You will benefit from: A varied and technically interesting caseload Exposure to both court and tribunal work A collaborative and supportive team environment Hybrid working and modern working practices

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Contract Legal Recoveries Manager to support one of their key financial services clients. The successful candidate will oversee and manage the recoveries function, ensuring the efficient and compliant handling of debt recovery matters from initiation to resolution. This position requires strong technical legal expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to enhance recoveries performance. This is a 3-6 month contract role working through an Umbrella company. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, so candidates should be located within a commutable distance to either Bristol or Manchester. Key Responsibilities Operational & Case Management Oversee the end-to-end management of recoveries workflows, including unsecured, secured, commercial, and consumer debt matters. A knowledge of asset, invoice and bridging finance would be a plus. Allocate work, monitor caseloads, and ensure efficient progression of files in line with KPIs and service level agreements. Provide technical oversight on litigation processes, including pre-action, claims issuance, enforcement options, and settlement strategy. Review and approve key documents such as witness statements, applications, settlement proposals, and enforcement instructions. Ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance of all casework with relevant legislation and client expectations. Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of recoveries paralegals, case handlers, or legal assistants. Conduct performance reviews and support career progression pathways. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance. Client Relationship Management Build and maintain relationships with key clients and stakeholders, including in-house legal teams, commercial banking teams, and external suppliers. Attend client calls, reporting sessions, and panel reviews where required. Provide clear reporting on case progress, risk, trends, and opportunities for process improvements. Risk, Governance & Compliance Ensure that all recoveries activity aligns with regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, GDPR), internal policies, and client frameworks. Identify risks in case strategy and escalate appropriately. Implement best-practice processes, workflows, and controls to drive consistency and compliance. Process & Performance Improvement Analyse recoveries data to identify patterns, performance issues, or opportunities for increased efficiency. Lead process optimisation and contribute to automation or tooling initiatives (e.g., case management enhancements). Support training programmes for internal teams on recoveries processes or legal developments. Skills & Experience Required Essential Strong experience in legal recoveries, litigation, or debt recovery environments. Knowledge of enforcement processes, court procedure, and debt recovery strategies. Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with case management systems and reporting tools. Desirable Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) or CILEX qualified Experience in recoveries or financial litigation work. Understanding of process-driven or high-volume legal operations. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer - Home Counties - Attendance needed for Court only - Full Time - Home Counties - 6 months + Position: Locum Civil & Criminal Litigation Lawyer Organisation: Home Counties Duration: 6 months + with a very strong possibility of extension thereafter Working Pattern: Full Time ideally Working Arrangement: Predominantly remote working, maximum once a month court attendance, office attendance is welcomed but not a necessity Hourly Rate: Up to £55 per hour Umbrella, dependent on experience The ideal candidate will have experience in handling a wide range of Housing, Civil and Criminal Litigation matters and can demonstrate prior experience working on behalf of Local Authorities. Responsibilities Be a senior member of a small team, undertaking all aspects of legal work relating to Housing, Civil and Criminal Litigation for the Local Authority, such as but not limited to, planning enforcement, housing, possessions, debt recovery, contractual disputes, property, fraud, environmental and licensing Qualifications To apply for this opportunity, you must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister or a Cilex Lawyer with litigation practising rights. Application Contact Timothea Nash or Sam Cox directly via phone or email for further information on: or Job Reference: J93627 Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Due to the large volume of applicants, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team have not contacted you in 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Litigation Solicitor/Fixed Share Partner Applications are welcome from qualified solicitors/(or CILEX) for this senior role with a leading law firm and market leader in litigation/debt recovery. Salary is dependent on level of qualification and seniority. THE BENEFITS: 60,000 - 130,000, private healthcare, company pension scheme with life assurance, discretionary bonus scheme, free parking. This is a full time role although 4 days per week would be considered. THE ROLE: Due to an ever increasing work load within this very successful Recovery Team my client is looking to appoint a further qualified solicitor (CILEX also acceptable) experienced in litigation. This role can also be undertaken as a Fixed Share Partner. The role will involve managing and leading an established team and require an office presence in Grimsby. 1-2 days per week could be undertaken from the Hull office. THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor experienced in litigation, CILEX qualification is also acceptable. Candidates are welcome to apply at all levels of seniority including those looking for a Fixed Share Partner role. Candidates need to have management experience of successfully leading a team and therefore exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required both in writing and verbally. Self confidence and the ability to articulate effectively is essential as is a team playing, collaborative approach. THE COMPANY: My client is a multi branch legal firm and a market leader in litigation and debt recovery. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.