We're thrilled to offer an opportunity for multiple Debt Recovery Officers to join our team. These roles are essential in leading and managing pre-litigation debt recovery efforts across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, with the potential for global responsibilities as required.

As a Debt Recovery Officer, you will be instrumental in expanding our Debt Recovery practice, managing and growing our recoveries portfolio both locally and internationally. You will also support the Regional Finance Group in improving bad debt collections by implementing effective pre-litigation and litigation recovery strategies, including debtor meetings, site visits, and skip tracing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to recover outstanding payments.
• Locate and contact debtors to assess payment status.
• Negotiate payment deadlines or repayment plans.
• Monitor assigned accounts to identify overdue debts.
• Draft legal notices, agreements, demands, and claim forms.
• Address debtor queries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve complaints.
• Foster trust with debtors to prevent future issues.
• Maintain accurate account updates and regularly review databases.
• Escalate cases where debtors are unwilling or unable to pay.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, SRA guidelines, and risk requirements for unavoidable legal action.
• Review documentation to assess disputes, risks, and recoverability.
• Collaborate with partners to develop tailored recovery strategies.
• Use creative problem-solving and negotiation skills to reach amicable solutions.
• Flexibility to travel when required.

About Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm with over 50 offices across six continents, generating £627 million in revenue last year. With over 1,800 legal professionals and 4,000 staff worldwide, we provide world-class legal services to corporates, financial institutions, private individuals, and governments.

Clyde & Co in the Middle East and Africa

With over 30 years of experience and the largest international law firm presence in the Middle East, Clyde & Co delivers tailored legal support across the AGCC (Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf) and the wider Levant.

Our expertise spans key sectors, including insurance, energy, transport, infrastructure, marine, aviation, education, defence, finance, healthcare, hospitality, and technology.

We encourage you to apply if you meet all the listed requirements. Please note that, due to the high volume of applications, we may only be able to contact candidates selected to move forward. Thank you for your understanding.

Interested? Apply now to be part of a dynamic, global team.

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