Senior Debt Recovery Litigation Specialist

MERJE; Stretford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MERJE in the UK is seeking an experienced Debt Recovery Legal Executive to manage the litigation process for overdue balances. You will initiate proceedings, coordinate with external solicitors, draft filings, and track progress from initiation to judgment while ensuring compliance with GDPR and regulatory standards.

You’ll assess viable cases, negotiate settlements, represent the company in England and Scotland courts, and keep stakeholders updated on case status.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation and court attendance focused on debt collection.
• Knowledge of debt recovery litigation processes and filing procedures.
• Experience managing debt collection cases through full litigation cycle.
• Experience in a collections environment with large customer bases.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements affecting B2B organisations.

Responsibilities

• Account Review: Assess accounts that have reached the litigation/vacant process and enforcement action, ensuring only viable cases are pursued to a final hearing.
• Legal Action: Initiate legal proceedings against customers with overdue balances, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaboration: Work with external solicitors to prepare detailed witness statements for positive outcomes at final hearings.
• Document Preparation: Draft and file legal documents, including complaints, motions, summons, and other court filings.
• Case Management: Track the progress of legal cases, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met, and provide instructions based on defences presented.
• Risk Advisory: Advise management on legal risks associated with litigation efforts, including potential liabilities and cost-effectiveness.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of litigation cases, including communications, legal filings, and court orders.
• Settlement Negotiation: Evaluate and negotiate settlement offers to avoid lengthy court procedures, balancing recovery goals with cost-effective outcomes.
• Court Representation: Represent the company in court hearings, trials, and legal proceedings in both England and Scotland to recover overdue debts.
• Process Improvement: Regularly review and assess the performance of debt collection litigation processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders and senior management on ongoing litigation cases and debt recovery efforts.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with regulatory standards, GDPR, and quality policies.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Debt recovery processes

Court attendance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

MERJE in the UK is seeking an experienced Debt Recovery Legal Executive to manage the litigation process for overdue balances. You will initiate proceedings, coordinate with external solicitors, draft filings, and track progress from initiation to judgment while ensuring compliance with GDPR and regulatory standards.

You’ll assess viable cases, negotiate settlements, represent the company in England and Scotland courts, and keep stakeholders updated on case status.