Knights is a listed, UK based legal and professional services business, operating from around 30 locations nationwide.
For more than a decade, we have done things differently. In 2012, we established our platform as one of the first law firms to transition from a traditional partnership model to a corporate structure.
We work with a diverse range of clients, including global brands, FTSE 100 companies, private businesses, and individuals, to deliver professional services with speed, accessibility, and clear communication.
The Role
We are now looking for a qualified litigation solicitor to join our fantastic Debt Control team. This role is focused on the recovery of Knights’ debt only where you will work closely with the wider team and members of the senior leadership team. We already are market leading in regards debtor days and cash collection and therefore you would be joining a slick team but also one that enjoys a great relationship with our wider client services team to make this a real team environment.
The role will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Supporting Client Service Directors (CSDs) to reduce lock up days and improve cash-flow by working with fee earner to seek the payment of Knights’ invoices in a timely fashion.
- Talking to fee earners across the business to collate information and receive feedback about unpaid invoices.
- Reporting on status of unpaid invoices to CSDs and working on actions arising from this reporting.
- Where appropriate raising Letters Before Action (LBA) in respect of unpaid invoices.
- Contact with clients during the recovery process.
- Progression towards issuing proceedings when LBAs fail to produce payment of invoices and either (i) owning proceedings until payment or (ii) or dealing with proceedings when they are contested.
- Working with other members of the team and the wider business to put in place and follow standard processes around the recovery of Knights’ invoices.
The Candidate:
The key skills we are looking for include:
- Qualified solicitor, specialising in debt recovery litigation
- Minimum of 3 years’ PQE
- Strong commercial awareness and solutions driven mindset
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Being a team player
If you would like to make a positive difference to your career, get in touch with our Recruitment Manager, Michael Appleby for a highly confidential and informative discussion about why Knights is different. Michael can be contacted on 07805 819860 or by email at michael.appleby@knightsplc.com
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