We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Recovery Manager to join our growing team. This role is pivotal in managing a team of paralegals and case management system, engaging closely with our litigation team to provide effective debt recovery solutions for our clients across various sectors including financial and professional services.
Please note: We are not looking for agency support for this role.
What we need from you
The successful candidate for this role will have proven experience of commercial debt recovery working with a diverse range of clients, ideally gained from a law firm. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential as you will be responsible for keeping clients updated throughout the process. As you will be managing a growing team, proven experience of team management would be desirable for this role.
What you'll be doing
Collaborate with the litigation team on a diverse range of debt recovery issues, including statutory demands, letters before action, and county court action.
* Manage a team and oversee matters for the team ensuring the smooth operation of our debt recovery service
* Utilise and enhance our case management system, ensuring efficient tracking and documentation of all debt recovery matters, maximising efficiencies and recoveries
* Manage internal debt recovery matters in conjunction with the credit control team
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored recovery strategies
* Monitor and report on case progress, ensuring timely updates and communication with stakeholders
* Stay informed about relevant legislation and best practices in debt recovery to ensure compliance and best service delivery
Benefits
Our successful candidate will have an incredible opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm in a flexible and agile working environment.
We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days' holiday (increasing to 32 days through our loyalty recognition programme) plus the option to purchase an extra five days each year.
We also offer a pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection insurance, as well as plenty of opportunities to get involved in our colleague committees to make a real impact in the local community.
About Brabners
Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we're proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.
We have a number of colleague-led affinity groups including for LGBTQ+, REACH, physical and mental health and social mobility, as well as a sustainability, environmental and green group.
It's all part of how we make the difference.