Legal Counsel

The Opportunity :
Drive Our Commercial Recovery

We are seeking a proactive and commercially-minded In-House Lawyer, to become a critical asset in managing our company's commercial risk, cash flow, and contract enforcement.

This is a unique opportunity to transition away from traditional private practice, working directly with the CEO, with a high degree of autonomy, directly impacting our bottom line by managing key litigation and debt recovery processes internally.

You will be responsible for end-to-end management of all commercial disputes and debt recovery matters, minimising reliance on expensive external counsel.

• Dispute Resolution :
  Manage contract disputes, moving from pre-action correspondence through to court proceedings.
• Debt Collection & Litigation :
  Drafting and issuing Letters Before Action (LBA), preparing and issuing County Court Claims, and managing enforcement actions.
• Contract Review :
  Review and amend standard commercial contracts (terms and conditions, supplier agreements) to strengthen payment clauses, liability limitations, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Risk Mitigation :
  Advise the senior management and finance teams on risk exposure related to outstanding debts and contractual breaches.
• Court Attendance :
  Act as the company's representative in court (e.g., County Court small claims track hearings) as necessary.

• Competitive Salary :
  Pro-rata equivalent of £50,000 per annum.
• Flexibility :
  Full-Time or Part-Time hours, tailored to the demands of the case load.
• Location Flexibility :
  Choice of Remote, Hybrid, or Office-Based working, provided you can attend Court when required.
• Autonomy :
  The opportunity to be the company's sole legal expert in this area, giving you direct influence over strategy and outcomes.

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales with a current Practising Certificate.
• Proven recent experience in County Court litigation, specifically dealing with commercial debt recovery and breach of contract claims.
• Strong drafting skills, particularly for legal correspondence (LBA's) and court documents.
• Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to articulate legal risk to non-legal colleagues.

• Experience working within a credit control or finance department.
• Familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and Pre-Action Protocols.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your specific experience in commercial litigation and debt recovery.

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Work from home

• Do you have Strong drafting skills, particularly for legal correspondence (LBA's) and court documents.
• Do you have Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to articulate legal risk to non-legal colleagues?

• County Court Litigation : 1 year (required)

• Practising Certificate (required)

Hybrid remote in London NW1