Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With six offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services. 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. 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. First line support for Paralegal Team Leader and Paralegals for cases requiring legal input. Leading on planning cross training for the paralegal group to ensure ability to work on Receivership or Mortgage Litigation cases to a high standard. Ensure the paralegals in the team are maintaining their files in accordance with the Firm’s standards. Support the Partner (and IT development team) with any ongoing and/or requisite system developments. 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. Assisting with the conduct of Professional Negligence claims against solicitors and valuers in the context of mortgage litigation.

What We’re Looking For

Experience within Litigation is essential, with 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 be proactive and handle a busy workload. Ability to perform well under pressure and work to deadlines. 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. 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 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 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 Free fruit in all offices - fresh fruit delivered to the office each week Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to counselling and support Mental health first aiders - we have nine qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm providing confidential support Wellbeing events - held throughout the year, from stress 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 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 on recruitment@lightfoots.co.uk. 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. Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr