Litigation Solicitor - 2 years PQE +

Overview

Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.

We are seeking a dynamic solicitor to join our highly successful Litigation team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Banking & Finance Litigation (comprising Receivership and Mortgage possession) under the guidance of the Senior Litigation Manager as well as assisting with the supervision of a Paralegal Team to support on non-standard cases.

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​Key Responsibilities

• Manage a Banking & Finance Litigation caseload (which will be variable in accordance with capacity and business needs).
• Deal with urgent applications to court, such as applications to suspend warrants of possession.
• Advising Receivers on landlord and tenant matters and in particular strategies to obtain vacant possession of mortgaged property.
• Assisting with day-to-day supervision and support to the Paralegal Team leader and Paralegals on Banking & Finance Litigation generally.
• Assist the Senior Solicitors and Partner on more complex disputes, mis-selling claims and breach of contract claims when taking these to trial of ADR, as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years PQE and experience within Litigation is essential. A good understanding of banking and finance litigation preferred.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Good commercial acumen with the awareness to balance risks, costs and client objectives appropriately.
• Strong organisational ability to manage and prioritise matters within a case load.
• Ability to train and develop team members.
• Ability to work in a team and embrace teamwork.
• Appetite to develop knowledge and skills in the field of Banking & Finance Litigation in order to support a growing team and client base.

Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors?

Our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. Our benefits package has been built around what our people value the most.

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Money Matters

• Competitive industry salary - with annual salary reviews & bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Discounted legal fees - discounted conveyancing & wills for you and your family
• Personal financial advice - helping you achieve your financial goals
• Discounts - from a wide range of retailers
• Employee Referral Scheme - up to £1000 bonus

​Mind, Body & Soul Matters

• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Private Health Insurance - with Bupa
• Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents, such as optical & dental
• Birthday day off
• 24/7 Virtual GP Access - help & support available for when you need it
• Company Sick Pay - with the option to use this for caring for a dependant
• Free flu jabs- onsite annual flu vaccinations
• Discounted Gym Memberships - as well as discounts for other health related retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to counselling and support
• Mental health first aiders - qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm providing confidential support
• Wellbeing events - held throughout the year, from resilience workshops to wellbeing breakfasts and lunchtime walks
• Paid volunteer days - to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Events - firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club , Christmas party & lots more.
• Committees - we have active Social ,Charity, Wellbeing and ESG committees.

Family Matters

• Enhanced family leave - enhanced pay for Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental leave
• Flexible working - our Flexible working policy helps with your work life balance
• Flexible sickness entitlement - the option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs care
• Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents

Career Matters

• Learning & Development - access to hundreds of webinars and training courses
• Paid study leave - with sponsored training opportunities
• Long Service Awards - we celebrate & reward our long standing colleagues
• Lightfoots Core Values Award - Rewarding colleagues who have demonstrated our core values

Apply

If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team.

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As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.

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Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.

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The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, Confidential malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by Fair Processing Notices for Cifas' Databases | Cifas

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thame, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you require any adjustments prior to or to attend an interview with us?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person