Job Title: Legal Recovery & Collections Advisor
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Mon – Friday, Full time
Location: Leeds LS20
Permanent Opportunity

JOIN THE TEAM

• Fast-growing, innovative employer
• Fully supportive management wanting to grow people’s careers
• Full induction and ongoing coaching & training provided
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• Competitive basic salary and benefits package
• Mon to Fri 9am till 5pm
• 25 days holiday

  RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and manage delinquent customer accounts in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Work with customers to establish payment plans and negotiate settlements
• Work with solicitors to manage legal proceedings, including drafting legal documents, attending court hearings, and managing outside counsel
• Manage insolvency and liquidated company cases, including administrators, liquidators, and other insolvency practitioners, and reviewing claims and proofs of debt
• Conduct ongoing active credit and company status monitoring to identify and mitigate risk
• Review and respond to legal correspondence and court orders
• Work with Third parties warrant officer/MOP to manage the isolation diary
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements, including the Consumer Credit Act, Data Protection Act, and relevant codes of practice
• Participate in training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills
• Support the wider Credit Control team day to day where necessary

  THE INDIVIDUAL

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal recovery and collections role or a similar role
• Energy experience desired
• Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to debt collection in the UK, including insolvency law
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, solicitors, and collection agencies
• Strong analytically and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and collections software

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.