Debt Recovery Lawyer

Job details

Posted Monday 05 January 2026
Location Liverpool
Job type Permanent
Discipline Solicitor
Reference 874
Recruiter Name Jenny Vickerstaff

Debt Recovery Lawyer | Liverpool | 2+ Years' PQE | Leading Finance Litigation Team | Strong Progression Path |

We are partnering with a respected commercial law firm in Liverpool seeking a Debt Recovery Lawyer (2+ PQE) to join their established finance litigation and recoveries team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking practice with a strong national reputation for commercial recoveries and financial litigation.

You will run a varied caseload from instruction through to enforcement, working closely with banks, lenders, financial institutions and commercial clients. Alongside high-quality contentious work, you will play a key role in client relationships, business development and mentoring junior team members as the department continues to grow.

This is an ideal role for an ambitious lawyer who enjoys fast-paced litigation, values strong client contact and wants to progress within a supportive and collaborative Liverpool practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a busy caseload of debt recovery and finance litigation matters

  • Handling matters from pre-action stage through to enforcement

  • Drafting pleadings, applications, witness statements and negotiation documents

  • Engaging with key commercial clients and financial services institutions

  • Supporting BD initiatives and nurturing client relationships

  • Mentoring and supporting junior fee earners within the team

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ PQE in debt recovery or finance litigation

  • Proven experience managing recoveries matters end-to-end

  • Strong advocacy, drafting and case management skills

  • Excellent communication and client-handling capability

  • Proactive, commercially minded and confident working in a dynamic team environment

  • Keen to grow your expertise and take on increasing responsibility

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary + bonus scheme

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Pension with salary sacrifice options

  • Health cash plan, cycle to work scheme & wellness platform

  • Travel pass & death in service benefit

  • Supportive, friendly team with real career progression

  • No client following required – quality of work and attitude valued over contacts

If you're a driven and commercially focused debt recovery lawyer looking to build your career within a reputable Liverpool firm handling high-value recoveries and finance litigation work, this is a fantastic next step.