Reporting to: Specialised Collections Legal Unit Head

Job Purpose: The successful candidate/s will be required to provide legal support and advice to members of the internal Specialised Collections unit. They will be required to plan, execute and manage legal actions in co-ordination with the Specialised Collections Case Agents to improve on collections success.

Location: Sandton, Johannesburg

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Under the management / direction of the Specialised Collections Legal Unit Head, the Specialised Collections Legal Consultant will have the following responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Assist and provide input to Specialised Collections Case Agents on matters where first-level legal advice is required

• Execution of legal actions in line with agreed collections strategy;
  

  • Client correspondence

  • Drafting of legal letters / agreements

  • Executing formal actions ie. Summons, Letters of Demand, Sections 129 & 345, judgements and Warrants of Execution

• Preparation of clear comprehensive briefs with required support documents to engage external legal support.

• Management of external legal support to deliver on agreed course of action.

• Design and implementation of improved collections processes using legal approaches.

• Ad-hoc duties

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric plus >1 year legal qualification (diploma or degree preferred)

• 2 – 5 years debt collections, credit/banking or commercial legal experience

• Working knowledge of and experience in civil and collections litigation

• Legal compliance

• Case management and preparation of case recommendations and legal briefs

• Working knowledge of collections system/s would be advantageous

• Computer Literate (MS Office) an intermediate level

SKILLS:

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to build strong working relationships (internal/external) and effectively communicate with colleagues and customers / clients at all levels

• A pro-active team player – works well in a team and contributes to the team success

• Initiative and able to work with little direction and take ownership of responsibilities

• Problem solving skills

• Persuasive / influencing skills

• High degree of accuracy

• Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality
  

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WORKING HOURS:

Monday – Fridays: 08:00 – 17:00

NB:

Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be shortlisted for interviews. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of the date this position was advertised, please consider your application unsuccessful.

This appointment will be made in line with the Nimble Group Employment equity plan.