PROFICIENT DEBT RECOVERY LAWYER

Our client , is a Legal consultancy firm with growing operations. Over the past two years they have undergone change and with a talented management team in place are implementing strategic plans for the future. Due to an increased focus on debt recovery they are seeking a highly experienced debt recovery professional for a new role as the Debt Recovery Specialist.

Reporting to Senior Management you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing the debt status of specific customer accounts and recommending action
• Recovery of outstanding debt through debt recovery and legal action including accounts in administration and liquidation
• Monitoring and auditing the performance and operation of external providers
• Ensuring customers comply with payment arrangements
• Restructuring customers debt portfolio with appropriate authorities/organizations
• Providing regular reports to management
• Continuous process improvement

Qualifications

• The candidate must have 5-7 years experiece in debt recovery, debt restructuring and commercial litigation
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in senior debt recovery positions.
• The candidate must also have a thorough understanding of debt recovery processes.
• To be successful the candidate will be highly organised, motivated, passionate, 'firm but fair', have strong communication skills and work well in a team.
• The candidate will be able to demonstrate leadership skills and a willingness to expose him/herself to all aspects of the business.

Additional Information

• The candidate will be responsible for a high volume of debt recovery matters and will therefore possess extensive experience in debt recovery matters and strong advocacy skills.
• Due to the nature of the workload, you will have an approach that is efficient and outcomes focussed.
• Can start ASAP
• Enjoy the challenge of working through a list of companies that owe monies.
• Can strike the important balance of building the relationship with the client but also be assertive enough to collect monies owed efficiently.