Head of Risk, Recoveries and Litigation - Asset Finance

CBC Recruitment Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Head of Risk, Recoveries and Litigation to oversee complex legal cases within the asset finance sector. The successful candidate will have a strong background in risk management and litigation, aiming to establish a high-performing internal function. This hybrid role is located in the North West of the UK, offering a competitive salary of £80,000 to £100,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, recoveries, and litigation within asset finance.
• Background in business finance or commercial lending sector.
• Understanding of asset finance legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex legal cases to maximize successful outcomes.
• Interact with external lawyers and manage the Solicitors Panel.
• Establish an effective internal litigation function.

Skills

Risk management

Litigation experience

Asset finance knowledge

Commercial lending understanding

Job description

Head of Risk, Recoveries and Litigation - Asset Finance

North West - hybrid

c.£80,000 to £100,000 per annum plus benefits package

Our client is a major provider of innovative asset finance solutions to the UK SME community.

As it continues to expand, it is keen to appoint an experienced risk, recoveries and litigation professional to establish and manage an effective in-house recoveries and litigation function.

The Role:

Take ownership of litigious and larger value / complex legal cases to maximise the potential of a successful outcome and minimise potential losses.Undertaking the preparatory work for legal cases.Regularly interacting with external lawyers.Registering of charges.Effectively handling complex asset disposal cases.Reviewing and managing the Solicitors Panel.Undertaking the periodic review of asset finance / legal documentation.Undertaking the preparatory work for procurement contracts.Keeping abreast of the latest knowledge of asset finance legislation.Establishing a high-performing internal litigation function.

The Candidate:

We are keen to receive applications and enquiries from experienced risk, recoveries and litigation professionals who have had some experience of working in the business finance / asset finance / commercial lending sector. This maybe someone who is working for an asset finance or leasing company or possibly for a law firm specialising in asset finance litigation / documentation.