🚨 Head of Commercial Debt Recoveries
📍 Brighton (Hybrid working available)
💰 Competitive + Benefits
🏢 Legal 500, Full-Service South East Law Firm
A highly respected and award-winning South East law firm is looking for a commercially minded and experienced individual to lead its Commercial Debt Recoveries team, based in Brighton. This is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape the future of a top-tier Legal 500 recognised team and drive continued growth across a well-established client base.
The Role
You'll lead the Commercial Debt Recoveries team and help expand its portfolio of clients, overseeing a mix of portfolio debt recovery and broader commercial disputes. Responsibilities include:
* Managing and developing a successful debt recoveries team
* Driving internal and external business development strategies
* Overseeing a varied caseload of commercial debt recovery matters
* Supporting lender clients, commercial businesses, and professional service firms
* Collaborating with other departments including Litigation, Corporate, and Real Estate
* Overseeing financial performance, billing, and resource planning
About You
* Substantial experience in commercial debt recovery work
* Proven ability to manage, grow, and lead a legal or recovery team
* Strong client handling and business development skills
* Commercially astute, with a pragmatic and solution-led approach
* Excellent communication and leadership qualities
* Experience with case management systems is desirable
* CICM qualifications and AML/FSMA understanding a bonus but not essential
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH)
* Collaborative, people-focused culture
* Strategic leadership opportunity with real influence
* Access to a high-quality client base and internal cross-referral network
* Opportunities for long-term career progression
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + birthday leave + Christmas closure + bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Season ticket loan (interest-free)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discounts platform
* Discounts on legal services
Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on 07584 104790 for more information.
Desired Skills and Experience
Commercial Debt Recovery, Portfolio Debt Management, Commercial Litigation, Insolvency & Contested Debt, Regulatory Compliance (AML / FSMA)