Role Purpose
Location - Ruddington, Nottinghamshire
Level - Experienced Professional
Department -
Legal & Compliance
Working Pattern - Hybrid (3 days a week in HQ)
Benefits - Benefits at Ideagen
Salary - To be discussed at next stage
Responsibilities
- Taking ownership of a global debtor portfolio, reviewing cases and prioritising recovery activity based on value, age and likelihood of recovery.
- Leading efforts to reduce outstanding debt and deliver recovery objectives within agreed timescales and business targets.
- Managing, coaching and developing a small team responsible for day-to-day debt recovery activities.
- Coordinating debt recovery matters across multiple jurisdictions, working effectively with different legal systems, cultures and time zones.
- Overseeing the full recovery lifecycle, from early arrears management through to litigation, enforcement and resolution.
- Designing and implementing efficient processes, workflows and escalation procedures to support a consistent global recovery approach.
- Managing external legal providers, debt collection agencies and specialist advisers to ensure high-quality and cost-effective outcomes.
- Monitoring performance, assessing litigation risk and providing insightful reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
Skills and Experience
- Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate.
- Solid litigation experience gained within private practice, an in-house legal team, or a combination of both.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing individuals or teams.
- Knowledge of debt recovery matters, either as a specialist area or as part of a broader litigation caseload.
- Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance legal risk, recovery value and business objectives.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with experience improving or embedding processes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
- Exposure to international debt recovery, cross-border matters, credit control, insolvency processes or enforcement procedures would be advantageous.
About Ideagen
If your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at recruitment@ideagen.com. All matters will be treated with strict confidence.
At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process. Enhance your career and make the world a safer place!
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Legal Counsel (Litigation) employer: Ideagen
Ideagen is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a dynamic work culture where innovation thrives. Located in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, the company provides a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work with high-value enterprise customers, making it a rewarding environment for those looking to make a significant impact in customer success.
