IWG PLC Addison , TX 75001
Posted 3 weeks ago
Debt Collection Attorney
Job role:
Debt Collection Attorney
Reporting to:
Global Head of Payments & Collections
About Regus
Welcome to a very different organization. At Regus we're leading a business revolution. It's our entrepreneurial, customer-focused people who are making business happen. They're behind our fantastic success and our incredible growth. And they're driving us forward as we define the future of work. Regus is an exciting, fast-growing company. This means we offer countless challenges and opportunities for energetic, switched-on and ambitious people to build rewarding and successful careers.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Debt Collection Attorney
Litigator to play a key role in our global collection strategy. As a Debt Collection Attorney
Litigator, you will take responsibility for legally obtaining payment from customers who have been uncooperative in paying what's owed. This will involve representing IWG in court and providing guidance to a team of small claims, arbitration and paralegal debt collection specialists. In this role you will work closely together with the Global Director of In-House Collections, Country Managers, and our legal collection and support teams.
Key responsibilities
Actively collect payments from debtors with unpaid invoices
Engage with senior internal and external stakeholders/legal representatives to negotiate payment plans, settlement offers and dispute resolutions
Explain and defend service agreement terms as appropriate
Advise key internal stakeholders on legal debt collection opportunities
Research cases, prepare legal documentation and initiate court proceedings
Assist when needed by a team of arbitration, paralegal and small claims debt collection specialists
Represent IWG in the relevant courts (virtually) as needed
Manage a portfolio of high value customer debts and legal claims
Plan and organize workload to ensure Court deadlines are met
Liaise with the IWG Legal Counsel where necessary
Managing direct reports as well as managing third party collection agencies and assigned attorneys in addition to the legal activities.
This position is focused on our North America Region specific.
Involve local IWG representatives as needed
Qualities
Commercial awareness.
Persistent and goal oriented.
Strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated and taking ownership.
Intelligent and analytical.
Qualifications
Ability to drive legal debt collection and resolve commercial disputes.
Solid organizational skills, including the ability to priorities and multi-task in a demanding environment.
Excellent leadership, motivational and relationship building skills.
Self-starter who can work with direction but little supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to go beyond the job description to meet business goals.
Fluent in English.
Experience
At least 4 years of experience as a debt collection attorney - litigator
At least 2 years of experience representing large corporates in legal matters
Experience with arbitration (preferably AAA - American Arbitration Association) and small claims procedures in the United States
International legal debt collection experience is a plus
The compensation for the role is a base at 122K
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IWG PLC