Legal Operations Executive: Specialised Collections
Nimble Credit Solutions
- Sandton, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide comprehensive guidance on legal, compliance, and risk management strategies while also spearheading strategic initiatives, including the recruitment and supervision of a proficient legal team.
- Offer expert advice on pertinent laws and regulations covering various areas such as litigation, real estate, and contract negotiations.
- Proactively develop, implement, and refine legal frameworks and initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance and efficiency.
- Conduct thorough reviews of contracts to ensure alignment with relevant laws and stay abreast of regulatory changes.
- Lead and mentor specialized teams and Team Managers, nurturing their professional growth and capabilities.
- Develop and execute outsourcing strategies for litigation recovery, optimizing outcomes and efficiency.
- Oversee the performance of external litigation partners, ensuring alignment with objectives and regulatory standards.
- Monitor and optimize panel performance to maximize recoveries and ensure regulatory adherence.
- Achieve or surpass Internal Collections Key Performance Indicators by effectively managing personnel, processes, and technology within budgetary constraints.
- Identify and execute targeted campaigns to enhance collections, refine operational tactics, and facilitate comprehensive training and development initiatives.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring operational plans and objectives are met with efficiency and effectiveness.
- Establish streamlined administrative processes to enhance departmental efficiency and provide strategic leadership to elevate operational capabilities.
- Generate insightful reporting and analysis to optimize outcomes and maintain strong strategic partnerships with executives, senior managers, and support staff.
- LLB or equivalent Law Degree (LLM preferred)
- Admitted Attorney/Advocate
- Minimum 5 years of experience in debt collections litigation, foreclosures, and real estate.
- Minimum 5 years of management and leadership experience.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations such as the Protection of Personal Information Act, Prescription Act, National Credit Act, and Consumer Protection Act, as they relate to collections and litigation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with a consistent application of sound judgment.
- Proficient in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the legal department, driving impactful outcomes and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
- Benefits at the full cost to the Employer;
- Funeral Cover (at the full cost of the employer)
- Life Cover (at the full cost of the Employer)
- Disability Cover (at the full cost of the Employer)