CareerPlan

Commercial Debt Recovery Lawyer 1-4 PQE

Sydney, New South Wales, AUFull-time2026-09-25 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Lawyer specializing in commercial debt recovery, acting as an extension of internal collections efforts for SMEs and corporate entities.

Role type

Mid-level commercial debt recovery lawyer (1-4 PQE)

Builds

Legal documents (Letters of Demand, Statements of Claim, enforcement applications) and debt recovery outcomes for clients

Domain

Commercial law / Debt recovery / Dispute resolution

Required skills

Commercial debt recovery processes, statutory demands, letters of demand, default judgments, garnishee orders, enforcement proceedings, court/tribunal appearances, high-volume caseload management, client strategy advice, team supervision

Preferred skills

None explicitly stated as preferred, only required

Technologies

Custom-built legal systems, digital file management tools

Responsibilities

Sourcing information and preparing legal documents including Letters of Demand and enforcement applications; Providing legal advice and customer service to clients; Liaising with Process Servers and third-party agencies; Supervising law graduates and paralegals; Conducting internal conflict checks; Managing and prioritizing caseload to meet deadlines; Contributing to system and process improvements

Seniority

Mid-level (1-4 PQE), early leadership responsibility