Debt Recovery & Collections Lawyer

Sydney | Commercial Recoveries | Litigation & Enforcement

The Chance

An opportunity exists for an experienced and commercially focused Debt Recovery & Collections Lawyer to join a fast-paced legal and recoveries environment.

This role is suited to a lawyer with strong experience in debt recovery litigation, creditor enforcement, and end-to-end collections management, alongside a sound understanding of the regulatory and professional obligations applying to law practices in New South Wales.

You will take ownership of a high-volume portfolio of recovery matters, managing files from initial instruction through to enforcement and resolution, while ensuring compliance with all applicable legal, procedural and professional conduct requirements.

This is a hands-on, autonomous role offering genuine responsibility, client-facing work and long-term career development within a commercially driven environment.

About the Role

You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of debt recovery and enforcement matters, including:

- Commercial and consumer debt recovery matters

- Pre-litigation demand and collections processes

- Drafting and issuing letters of demand

- Commencing and managing proceedings in the Local Court and District Court of NSW

- Default judgment applications and undefended recovery processes

- Enforcement action including garnishee orders, examination notices and writs for levy of property

- Bankruptcy and insolvency-related recovery processes

- Negotiating settlements and structured repayment arrangements

- Managing defended recovery proceedings and settlement conferences

- Liaising with external solicitors, barristers, enforcement agents and third parties





- Advising on recovery prospects, enforcement strategy and commercial risk

A key component of the role will also involve ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional obligations applicable to legal practices in NSW, including:

- Compliance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) and associated regulations

- Ensuring appropriate client costs disclosure obligations are met at all stages of engagement

- Supporting compliance with legal billing practices and engagement documentation requirements

- Assisting with internal audit, file review and risk management processes

- Maintaining high standards of professional conduct and ethical compliance in all client interactions

About You

To succeed in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

- Minimum 3+ years’ post-admission experience in debt recovery, litigation or commercial disputes

- Strong working knowledge of NSW debt recovery procedures and court processes

- Experience independently managing recovery matters from instruction through to enforcement

- Solid understanding of enforcement mechanisms available under NSW civil procedure

- Working knowledge of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW), particularly costs disclosure and client engagement obligations

- Strong drafting skills, including letters of demand, pleadings,



affidavits and settlement documentation

- Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills

- Commercial mindset with a focus on efficient and practical recovery outcomes

- Ability to manage high-volume files while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

- Strong organisational and time management skills

- Confident communication with clients, debtors, external stakeholders and internal teams

- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes

- Professional judgment, initiative and strong ethical awareness

Highly Regarded:

- Experience in insolvency, bankruptcy or enforcement litigation

- Prior collections and/or debt recovery experience

- Familiarity with legal practice management or collections software systems

- Understanding of trust accounting and legal billing processes

- Experience mentoring junior staff or supporting team operations

- Exposure to large-scale debt recovery portfolios or institutional clients

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity for a lawyer seeking a commercially focused role with strong autonomy, high-volume file exposure and meaningful responsibility.

You will work within a structured yet fast-moving environment that values efficiency, professionalism and practical legal outcomes. The role also offers exposure to both litigation and regulatory compliance, providing a strong platform for broader commercial legal and operational experience.

This is an ideal position for a lawyer looking to move beyond traditional private practice into a more operationally driven legal role with clear responsibility and impact.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

📌 Debt Recovery & Collections Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Sydney