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
- Solid in written and verbal communication
- Professional, 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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