Commercial Debt Recovery Solicitor

The role

We'd be very interested in talking newly qualified solicitors who have a real interest in supporting our Commercial Debt Recovery litigation team.  The successful candidate will work in our fantastic legal team on a wide range of debt collection matters covering:

• Dealing with complex pre-action disputes.
• Dealing with all types of mediations and settlement meetings.
• Dealing with and drafting applications in proceedings.
• Managing a case load of defended actions, including small claims.
• Assisting and progressing with fast track and intermediate cases.
• Drafting witness statements.
• Drafting costs schedules.
• Instructing counsel.
• Preparation for trials.

So who are we looking for?  We are seeking a proactive and motivated self-starter with strong technical expertise in commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will have an excellent work ethic, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative approach to teamwork, together with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

You will possess excellent communication, people and client management skills, as well as good commercial awareness and a genuine interest in business development.

Our Team

Described by Legal 500 UK as ‘very helpful and professional,’ we’ve been consistently ranked in Tier 1 for our debt recovery services for over ten years.

The team is a key part of the wider Muckle LLP team, which is over 200 people strong. Our people are based across our Newcastle, Cumbria and Teesside offices.

Our people and values

Our business is full of bright, enthusiastic, articulate, colourful, and confident people. People who live and breathe our core values:

• Trust – we trust each other to do the right thing.
• Teamwork – we are one team and work selflessly for each other.
• Responsibility – we are self-starters and take responsibility for how we work together and communicate.
• Care – we care about our people, clients and community.

It means no matter who is involved, our clients receive the same excellent service from people who do what they say, on time and on budget, every time. That’s the Muckle way.

Our culture

We want everyone to understand how our business is run and encourage all our people to get involved.  We are also proud of the communities in which we live and work and give our people many ways to support them. 

For example, you could use your two days’ paid volunteering leave to support a local cause you care about or nominate them for a grant from our Muckle Fund at the Community Foundation.

From workplace running, netball, cycling and walking clubs to fun events organised by our BEAM (Being Engaged At Muckle) team and participation in our Green Team to help make the business as environmentally friendly as possible, we’ve created a unique and award-winning place to work: 

• B Corp Certified™- the first law firm in the North East and Cumbria to achieve this accreditation, we are leading the charge in ethical and sustainable business practices within our region and it forms the next part of our ESG strategy and continuous improvement
• Investors In People Platinum award accreditation
• North East Best Place to Work 2024 and 2023
• Newcastle and North Tyneside Best Place to Work 2025
• North East Business of the Year 2023
• North East Better Health at Work Maintaining Excellence award
• Advanced Good Work Pledge
• Award for Most Inspiring Employer (large business) 2022 and 2023 at the Inspiring Females Awards run by the North East of England Chamber of Commerce

We are really proud of the results of our recent Investors In People survey, in which 95% of our people believe Muckle is a great place to work and 100% share the firm’s values. Our survey results place us 6th for law firms of a similar size out of all IIP-accredited organisations within the legal activities sector, across 75 countries.

So how does all that sound? If you’re looking to work in a friendly, open environment and want to develop your career in a forward-thinking, commercial North East law firm, then this is an excellent opportunity.