Job description: Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer – Dispute Resolution (Consumer Credit)

The opportunity

TSR Legal are excited to collaborate with a prestigious Legal 500 law firm located on the outskirts of North Cardiff, currently in search of a Solicitor / CILEx Lawyer to join their Consumer Credit Disputes Resolution team. Known for their commitment to professionalism, care, expertise, and integrity, this firm is expanding, leading to the need for a dynamic and qualified solicitor to join their supportive team.

Key responsibilities

As part of this role, you will handle a diverse range of consumer credit disputes, offering technical advice, supporting business development initiatives, and representing the firm in client meetings.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of consumer credit disputes.
• Support the Head of Consumer Credit Disputes Resolution in team management.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues within the Group.
• Represent the team and firm in client meetings for discussions on recoveries litigation.
• Support business development activities for both individual and collective growth.

Qualifications, skills & experience

The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with 1-3 years’ PQE, although newly Qualified Solicitors / Legal Executives with substantial prior experience are also encouraged to apply. While previous exposure to Consumer Credit is desirable, it is not essential. This position could be well-suited for individuals with a background in personal injury or credit control, possessing strong litigation skills and experience handling matters from initial issue through to trial.

• Degree educated (2:1 or above) 0-3 years of PQE (essential).
• Previous litigation experience in a law firm, preferably in consumer credit debt recovery.
• Experience managing high-volume caseloads amid competing priorities.
• Experience in supervision/management of colleagues (desirable).
• Business development and/or client relationship management experience (desirable).
• Strong technical skills in litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation skills to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Strong commercial business acumen.

Position details

Your caseload will be reasonable and manageable, handled collaboratively by the team. The firm fosters a family-friendly and supportive culture, reflected in its long-standing staff members, offering a comfortable and positive working environment. Clear pathways to career progression exist for those seeking it, with encouragement and support for personal growth.

• Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week).
• Based on the outskirts of Cardiff with remote work opportunities after an initial bedding-in period.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus scheme.
• Season Ticket Travel Loans.
• 25 days annual leave plus a day off for your birthday.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free eye tests for VDU users.
• Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.

Apply now

Please contact Rachel Phillips in confidence on 02920 388100 / Rachel@tsrlegal.co.uk.