About the role Your main responsibility will be to proactively manage and recover outstanding debts. You will work as a Legal Counsel in a casual capacity, approximately 10 hours per week, providing debt recovery services and general legal and commercial advice to the business.
Key responsibilities
Reviewing outstanding invoices and debtor accounts
Contacting customers regarding overdue invoices and negotiating payment arrangements
Managing debt recovery correspondence and follow-up
Escalating persistent or disputed debts where appropriate
Preparing letters of demand and other legal correspondence
Assisting with settlement negotiations and payment arrangements
Maintaining accurate records and reporting on debt recovery progress
Providing general legal and commercial advice to the business as required
Identifying potential legal or contractual issues and recommending practical solutions
About you
An Australian-qualified lawyer, preferably with a current Australian practising certificate
Experienced in commercial law, debt recovery, disputes, credit management or a related area
Confident communicating with customers and debtors in a professional but firm manner
Litigation experience preferable - with confidence to draft pleadings and other court documents, manage proceedings and conduct NSW local court matters through to hearing
Commercially minded and focused on achieving practical outcomes
Highly organised and able to work independently
Comfortable managing a portfolio of outstanding accounts
Robust in written and verbal communication
Qualified, pragmatic and results-oriented
Casual position - approximately 10 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work closely with management and have a direct commercial impact
Practical, outcome-focused working environmentScope for the role to grow depending on business needs and performance
Suitable for someone seeking flexibility around other professional commitments
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📌 Casual Legal Counsel – Debt Recovery | 10 Hours Per Week (Sydney)
🏢 Universal Magazines
📍 Sydney
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