Litigation Lawyer
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Due to continued growth and increasing instructions our Creditor Services Team is looking for a lawyer to join the team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team undertaking a variety of specialist enforcement work to include contentious insolvency and order for sale work. The team supports a range of clients that require support from the point of billing onwards. The majority of work in the team relates to debt owed to local authority clients or the larger national energy suppliers.
The successful applicant will have a varied caseload that could include:
- Insolvency action – bankruptcy and winding up proceedings
- Contested insolvency applications
- Order for sale action
- County/high court litigation
- Magistrates court action
The market leading team is innovative and unique having dual qualified solicitors and insolvency practitioners provides clients with the full range of support needed.
The local government solutions offered are strong – the team has had over 20,000 instructions over the last 10 years from 140 of the local authorities in England and Wales. Action predominantly relates to Council Tax, Business Rates and Adult Social Care debt.
In respect of non local government work, a range of other clients also instruct the team in all aspects of debt litigation.
Our Recoveries Department is ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500 and has a growing reputation regionally and nationally.
This reputation is reinforced by independent Legal 500 commentary, which highlights both the depth of insolvency expertise and the strength of the wider team:
“Extremely knowledgeable about the insolvency sector; the team itself includes IPs which have a unique perspective and streamlined service.”
“Two of the Recoveries partners are noted as the strongest partners in their field, leading on market‑leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.”
The company
With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service.
We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That’s why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.
With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge—offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client-focused partner.
We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You’ll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.
At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
The Benefits
The benefits
We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
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