Head of Credit Hire

This is a rare opportunity to lead and evolve a high-performing Credit Hire function within a fast-growing, claimant-focused litigation firm. With strong foundations already in place, the next phase is about scaling intelligently, improving performance, and building a best-in-class litigation team, and you'll be at the centre of it. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence strategy, not just manage workloads, this is it. The Opportunity

• You'll lead the Credit Hire function with full accountability for performance, people, and outcomes.
• This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll combine strategic oversight with direct involvement in complex, high-value litigation, ensuring both commercial success and technical excellence.
• You'll also have the autonomy to refine processes, develop your team, and implement the changes needed to take the department to the next level.
What You'll Be Doing
• Manage a caseload of complex, litigated Credit Hire claims (£25k - £100k+)
• Oversee Multi Track matters from inception through to trial or settlement
• Shape case strategy, pleadings, and evidential approach
• Instruct Counsel and drive cases to strong commercial outcomes
• Ensure full compliance with CPR and procedural requirements
• Take full ownership of the Credit Hire/Litigation team
• Lead, mentor, and develop solicitors and fee earners
• Build a high-performance, accountable culture
• Oversee recruitment and support ongoing team growth
• Maintain quality through file reviews, audits, and coaching
• Drive billing, recoveries, and overall departmental profitability
• Identify risks early and work closely with senior leadership
• Improve systems, processes, and operational efficiency
Contribute to wider business strategy and growth plans


• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) - or equivalent experience
• Strong litigation background, ideally within motor claims
• Extensive experience in Credit Hire and/or Debt Recovery
• Proven track record leading or supervising a litigation team
• Confident handling Fast Track and Multi Track matters
• Strong working knowledge of CPR and litigation procedure
• Commercially astute, with a focus on results and performance
• Experience working with insurer clients or panel work (desirable)
• Comfortable using case management systems and legal tech
  
  Competitive salary (DOE)
• Hybrid working flexibility
• 32 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development
• Paid charity day
Why This Role?
• Real autonomy - shape how the department operates
• Visible impact - your decisions directly influence growth
• Leadership platform - build and develop your own team
• Quality work - complex, high-value litigation
• Growth trajectory - join a firm that's scaling with intent