At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead debt recovery efforts and manage a small team in a global business.
- Company: Join Ideagen, a global leader ensuring safety and compliance across industries.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work with AI and innovative processes in a supportive, inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your legal expertise in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with solid litigation experience and team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Role Purpose: Location - Ruddington, Nottinghamshire
Level - Experienced Professional
Department - Legal & Compliance
Working Pattern - Hybrid (3 days a week in HQ)
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.
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.
Legal Counsel (Litigation) - Nottinghamshire in Sheffield 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.
