In-House Counsel

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A leading independent finance provider is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team.

The Role

In this role, you will take a lead position in managing enforcement and recovery actions on defaulted loans.

Please note: This role requires working from the company’s Central London offices five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enforcement and recovery actions, including drafting key legal documents.
• Advise on debt recovery, insolvency, and property-related litigation.
• Manage appointments of receivers and administrators.
• Collaborate with external counsel and stakeholders.
• Monitor legal developments and support the wider legal and credit risk teams.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–4 years PQE in recoveries or property litigation.
• Expertise in distressed finance, recoveries, receiverships, and insolvency litigation.

Please note: This role requires working from the company’s Central London offices five days a week.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious lawyer to join a high-performing in-house team, working on challenging and high-value matters with genuine scope for career progression in a fast-moving environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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