Overview
Grenke Leasing is a specialist Sales Aid Leasing company. Headquartered in Guildford, Surrey, Grenke partners with leading equipment manufacturers and resellers within Print, IT, Telecoms and other asset groups. Grenke began trading in the UK in 2002 and has since expanded to offices in major towns and cities. We are looking for a Senior Legal Specialist based at our Head Office in Guildford. Our Legal Specialists support the recovery of debts and assets by legally representing Grenke, liaising with external solicitors and debt collection agencies.
Location: Guildford | Term: Permanent
Key Tasks
* Gather case evidence and documentation by reviewing customer contracts and activity to date, to establish a timeline of events, and generate legal files
* Understand contractual and legal FCA regulations and apply this in day-to-day work
* Contact customers to inform them of overdue payments and organise payment of outstanding monies
* Appoint the debt collection agency partner to recover assets and reduce exposure
* Evaluate the viability of legal success by understanding legal contract arguments, contract enforcement options, analysing costs, and then engaging with solicitors on the best course of action
* Make decisions on appropriate legal enforcement considering Grenke’s commercial and reputational impact
* Represent Grenke legally in court/mediation; present evidence and act as a witness for the Company
* Active ongoing management of legal cases to ensure continued progress
* Conduct annual governance meetings with solicitors
* Respond professionally and promptly to queries from internal and external stakeholders
* Communicate escalations appropriately to manager
* Prepare and deliver reports on the legal team’s workload, case progress, and key legal outcomes
Experience and Skills
* At least 3 years’ work experience in commercial or consumer legal contract enforcement, including regulated contracts
* Degree in a related field (e.g., Law, Economics, Business)
* Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
* Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or equivalent
* Excellent verbal and written communication with a professional telephone manner
* Strong administration, organisational and time-management skills
* Analytical problem solver
* Good negotiation skills
* Friendly, professional approach and manner
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Able to multi-task
* Self-motivated and keen to learn
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
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