Summary: The Senior Solicitor role at Staffordshire County Council focuses on managing a caseload related to the recovery of residential and domiciliary care fees, particularly from clients who may lack capacity or from deceased customers' estates. This full-time position requires expertise in debt recovery and litigation within Adult Social Care, with responsibilities including complex negotiations and court proceedings. The role is remote and is offered on an initial 6-month temporary contract. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert debt recovery advice and manage a full caseload, including high-value debts.
• Lead complex negotiations in statutory debt recovery cases.
• Attend regular client review meetings to advise on debt recovery strategies, write-offs, statutory limitation periods, procedural issues, and cost liabilities.
• Issue court proceedings, draft legal documents, and undertake enforcement actions against judgment debtors.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in debt recovery and litigation within Adult Social Care.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills with a proven track record in court proceedings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): 400.00

City: Stafford

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Legal