Debt Recovery Manager

Our client is an award winning, commercial law firm based in Leeds who is recruiting for an experienced Debt Recovery Manager to join their team in Leeds.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the debt recovery process, from the point of collections through to judgment (to include defended work) and insolvency matters in addition to having strong recent team management experience.

The Role

Working closely with the Head of Department, you will be responsible for directly managing a team of Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and paralegals who are handling a busy caseload of commercial debt recovery matters.

You will provide hands on support on complex issues, be the point of contact for client queries, provide expert commercial legal advice, build and maintain client relationships, take part in external networking and business development initiatives, aid with the development of the department, recruitment, appraisals, ensure the team are meeting targets and adhering to client SLAs and work with clients to streamline their credit control processes.

About You

• Significant commercial debt recovery experience


• A confident team manager, experienced in directly managing a number of fee earners (both qualified and at paralegal level)


• A keen networker, with strong local business connections


• Strong organisational and analytical skills


• Ability to develop and implement debt strategies effectively


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines

What's in it for you?

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays + buy & sell scheme


• Hybrid working options


• Private Healthcare


• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

If you are interested in this Debt Recovery Manager role in Leeds then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.

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We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.