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Our client is seeking a qualified and commercially minded Solicitor to join a specialist remote legal team dealing with property possession, lender litigation and secured debt recovery matters. In this role, you will independently manage a varied caseload on behalf of lenders and finance providers, with dedicated administrative and paralegal support. You will handle matters involving secured business loans, bridging finance, legal mortgages, repossessions and enforcement proceedings. This opportunity is ideal for a Solicitor with strong UK litigation experience who can manage cases efficiently, provide practical legal advice and maintain excellent client relationships. The position is fully remote and operates during UK working hours. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom and be able to travel to Central London for court hearings and trials, ideally within approximately 60 minutes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage property possession matters from instruction through to completion
Conduct CPR Part 55 possession claims
Handle repossession and eviction proceedings
Recover secured business loans and bridging finance
Enforce legal mortgages and other security documentation
Prepare money judgment applications
Obtain interim and final charging orders
Manage applications for orders for sale
Develop effective debt recovery and enforcement strategies
Draft pleadings, witness statements, court applications and legal documents
Conduct legal research and prepare matters for litigation
Liaise with lender clients, borrowers, solicitors, estate agents and counsel
Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice
Manage deadlines and comply with court procedures and Civil Procedure Rules
Attend court hearings and trials when required
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files
Deliver a professional and responsive service to clients
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
Approximately two or more years’ post-qualification experience
Candidates with slightly less than two years’ PQE may be considered where they have strong, directly relevant experience
Previous experience working within the UK legal sector
Experience in property litigation, property possession, lender litigation, debt recovery or civil litigation
Strong knowledge of UK court procedures and Civil Procedure Rules
Ability to independently manage a busy litigation caseload
Excellent legal drafting and research skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commercial awareness and practical problem-solving ability
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment
Legal right to work in the United Kingdom
Availability to work full-time UK working hours
Ability to travel to Central London for hearings and trials
Experience using LEAP Practice Management Software will be advantageous
Advocacy and court attendance experience will be advantageous
What We Offer
Permanent, full-time employment
Fully remote working, except for court hearings and trials
Market-related salary based on experience
Immediate start available
28 days’ annual leave, including UK Bank Holidays
Approximately 14 additional days’ leave over the Christmas and New Year period
Dedicated administrative and paralegal support
Direct exposure to lender and finance-sector clients
Independent management of a specialist legal caseload
Opportunities to attend hearings and trials
Career development within property possession, lender litigation and secured debt recovery
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