Full job descriptionHead of Enforcement & Recoveries
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid Working Available)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Reed Legal are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading UK legal services organisation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced legal professional to lead and develop a specialist Enforcement & Recoveries function within a well-established and growing law firm.
This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive operational performance, and lead a high-performing team responsible for post-judgment recovery and enforcement activity.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, leadership capability, and a passion for delivering outstanding client outcomes.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the firm’s enforcement and recovery operations, ensuring effective delivery across complex and high-value matters while identifying opportunities to improve performance, profitability, and client satisfaction.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Leading and developing a team of solicitors, fee earners, paralegals and support staff
*Creating and implementing strategic plans for the enforcement and recoveries function
*Managing complex enforcement and debt recovery matters
*Advising on the most effective routes to recovery and enforcement
*Overseeing insolvency-related recovery actions where appropriate
*Monitoring team performance, productivity and service standards
*Driving process improvement and operational efficiencies
*Building and maintaining strong client relationships
*Producing management information and performance reports
*Ensuring compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and professional obligations
*Supporting wider business growth initiatives and contributing to commercial objectives
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
*Qualification as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent legal professional
*Significant experience within litigation, enforcement, recoveries, debt recovery or asset recovery
*Proven experience managing and developing legal teams
*Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and enforcement mechanisms
*Commercially focused approach with excellent client management skills
*Experience handling both high-volume and complex case portfolios
*Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
*A proactive and solutions-focused leadership style
Desirable Experience
*Experience within recoveries, insolvency, or asset tracing environments
*Exposure to legal case management systems and workflow technologies
*Experience driving service improvements and operational change
*Business development or client relationship management experience
What’s on Offer
*Competitive salary package
*Leadership position with significant strategic influence
*Excellent career progression opportunities
*Comprehensive benefits package
*Modern working environment
*Supportive and collaborative culture
*Opportunity to join a growing organisation with ambitious plans
Apply Now
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Reed Legal. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.