Senior Litigation Solicitor – Real Estate Recovery

Senior Solicitor/Associate – Property Recoveries

Belfast

Artemis Human Capital is delighted to be working in partnership with a leading international law firm who are seeking an ambitious and driven Solicitor or Associate to lead its Property Recoveries Team in Belfast. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career with a firm that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The specialist Property Recoveries team provides expert, practical advice across a range of areas, including:

• Subrogated Property Claims
• Uninsured Loss Recoveries
• Recovery of Overpayments and Duplicate Payments

Benefits:

• Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: Enjoy high levels of flexibility in a supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive Remuneration Package: Including private medical insurance, income protection insurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to career progression, professional funding, and tailored development programs.
• Inclusive Culture: Participate in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities and join social events—both in-person and remote.
• Diversity and Authenticity: Be part of a workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

Your Responsibilities:

You’ll manage your own caseload of litigated recovery files while supervising a small number of team members. Key responsibilities include:

Team Leadership:

• Motivate and engage your team, overseeing their well-being and performance.
• Conduct performance reviews to identify strengths, development needs, and career progression opportunities.
• Recognise and reward positive contributions, manage absences, and oversee inductions for new team members.

Case Management:

• Devise clear case strategies to ensure cases are handled efficiently, balancing client and firm interests.
• Meet internal and client SLAs, KPIs, and protocols while achieving financial targets.
• Manage risk and compliance issues, escalating concerns promptly as needed.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure adherence to billing, trust balance clearance, and case archiving procedures.
• Provide accurate management information (MI) and uphold quality standards.
• Apply up-to-date technical expertise and case law in recoveries investigation.

Client Engagement and Business Development:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through direct engagement.
• Support the Team Partner with business development and client relationship initiatives.

About you: 

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland with the following attributes:

• Experience: Recoveries or litigation experience is ideal; team management or supervision experience is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Ability to adopt a commercial perspective in claims settlement and learn technical aspects of recoveries.
• Client-Focused: Confident in engaging with clients, both virtually and in person.
• Organised: Able to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with case management systems is advantageous.
• Performance-Oriented: Demonstrates personal financial performance and compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
• Leader and Mentor: Skilled at motivating, coaching, and mentoring colleagues at all levels.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, contact Ciara O’Connor at Artemis Human Capital.