Role Purpose
Location - Ruddington, Nottinghamshire
Level - Experienced Professional
Department
Legal & Compliance
Working Pattern - Hybrid (3 days a week in HQ)
Benefits
Salary - To be discussed at next stage
Are you a commercially minded litigation solicitor looking to make a visible impact in a global business? We're looking for a Legal Counsel with a litigation focus to take ownership of debt recovery activity across multiple jurisdictions, helping to drive positive business outcomes while leading and developing a small team. This is an opportunity to combine hands‑on litigation expertise with strategic process improvement, stakeholder management and international collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.
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.
Legal Counsel (Litigation) in Ruddington 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.
