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Debt Recovery Solicitor/Legal Executive - Birmingham
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000
Are you an experienced legal professional with a strong background in debt recovery, ready to lead and inspire a team? Join our highly regarded law firm in Birmingham and take on a pivotal role as a Debt Recovery Manager Solicitor or Legal Executive.
About the Role:
As a key part of our Debt Recovery team, you will:
- Lead and Manage: Oversee and support a team of debt recovery specialists, ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.
- Handle Complex Cases: Manage the debt recovery process from start to finish, including solicitor’s letters, claim forms, liaising with enforcement officers, and working on insolvency matters such as Statutory Demands.
- Client Interaction: Provide tailored advice to clients, maintaining excellent communication through telephone and written updates.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with internal departments, including cashiers and fee earners, on contested and high-value cases.
- Business Development: Support the growth of the department by building client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
What We’re Looking For:
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive status with a solid background in debt recovery or commercial litigation.
- Proven experience managing or supervising a team in a legal setting.
- Expertise in debt recovery claims, credit management, and court litigation processes.
- Excellent client management and communication skills.
- Strong organizational abilities, including meeting deadlines and managing expectations.
- Proficiency in IT systems with self-supporting typing skills.
- A calm and composed approach under pressure.
What’s in it for You?
We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience).
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional Christmas holiday.
- 4% matched pension contribution.
- Private healthcare through Bupa.
- Income protection and death in service benefits.
- Wellbeing programs, including mental health support.
- Additional perks, such as discounted legal fees, social events, and charity days.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, professional environment, with clear progression opportunities and the chance to work with a highly skilled team.
If you’re ready to take the next step and make an impact in the world of debt recovery, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion:
