We are recruiting for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our market-leading Retail Mortgage Services team, one of the largest dedicated financial services litigation teams in the UK. This role is open across multiple office locations.

As part of this specialist team, you will run a varied caseload for major financial services clients, with appropriate Partner support. You will work on a broad range of matters including complex recoveries, disputes relating to bank security, contractual disputes, high-value litigation, title and security issues, personal and corporate lending matters, and sensitive reputational issues. The role offers exposure to disputes arising from both retail and corporate secured lending arrangements, acting for a range of major financial institutions.

You will supervise and support junior team members, provide strategic and commercial legal advice, and participate in business development activities with existing and prospective clients. You will assist with legal updates and the development of team know-how. Direct client contact and bespoke training are offered to support your development into a sector specialist, within an inclusive culture with wellbeing support and flexible working.

Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered) or Chartered Legal Executive, ideally 1-5 PQE, although applications from those outside this bracket are welcomed.
Experience of running your own caseload of litigation matters, with a thorough understanding of the CPR and the litigation process.
Experience in secured lending litigation, mortgage repossession, complex title rectification, unsecured or secured debt recovery, or broader recoveries work is advantageous, though wider commercial, financial or property litigation backgrounds are also welcomed.
Experience of supervising or mentoring Trainees and/or Paralegals is desirable.
Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines.
Commercially aware with some exposure to business development and the ability to nurture strong client relationships.

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