Debt Recovery Manager

Debt Recovery Manager, Shropshire, £Excellent (DOE). The firm is recognised by the leading UK legal directory, having been recommended in 14 categories in the 2022 edition of The Legal 500

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
To lead the Debt Recovery team and ensure a high quality, business focused, efficient and cost effective bespoke service which maximises amounts recovered for the firm’s clients, while providing an excellent service and actively building client relationships and marketing/business development opportunities for the Debt Recovery team as well as the firm. To expand and maintain the customer base of the firms debt recovery team. Build, develop and lead the Debt Recovery team to manage the firm’s debt collection service and acting for clients in debt recover matters, dealing with bulk volume debt recovery, as well as bespoke complex collection matters for companies and individuals. To manage a portfolio of clients whilst developing and maintaining new commercial opportunities, taking opportunities to sell the services that the firm offers. To provide technical and strategic advice about debt collection services and procedures, both internally and externally. Ensure that bad debt provisions are maintained and write offs managed in line with the firm’s policies and procedures. To work alongside colleagues across the firm, minimise litigation for existing clients, resolve contractual disputes pre-proceedings and deal with contested matters up to trial. Issue proceedings, enter judgments, take enforcement actions. To maintain high standards of financial management and record keeping.

The aforementioned duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities. You will be a confident individual, able to maintain a professional image at all times A quick learner with the ability to understand the business and its functions. Calm under pressure, a team player with a can-do attitude with a high degree of flexibility and the ability to respond proactively.

THE FIRM:
This is a great place to work! The firm combines professional excellence with a family atmosphere which is the envy of many other law firms. With a dynamic and modern character the firm is focused on success and growth. This success and growth generates room for staff to mature and grow within the firm and enjoy stimulating and rewarding careers. The Partners are committed to supporting work life balance and all staff are provided with the opportunity for flexible working. Staff can bank time and use it at a suitable time to meet their personal needs. They are constantly looking to recruit the best people who are motivated, personable and committed to becoming part of their continued success.