About the company
Central Real Capital is a boutique private lending business that offers fast and flexible debt solutions as an alternative to mainstream banks. They use a commercial approach to their lending criteria and a genuine speed to market as the ultimate decision maker for all credit applications.
About the role
This is an exciting new role ideal for a junior lawyer with exposure to litigation particularly in credit, debt recovery, enforcement and insolvency.
You'll work closely with our internal legal counsel, external solicitors, and lending team to manage disputes, enforce securities, and protect the company's legal interests.
Key responsibilities
* Assist with debt recovery and enforcement processes, including mortgagee repossessions, and winding-up applications
* Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, and affidavits
* Conduct legal research and prepare matter summaries and present to our internal legal team
* Liaise with borrowers & legal representatives
* Preparation of matters for hearing, mediation, and negotiation, including gathering evidence and working on strategy with the team
* File management
* Compliance and risk management
* Engage with external law firms where required
* Settlement discussions and alternative dispute resolutions
Skills & experience required
* Law degree or relevant paralegal qualification with at least 4-5 years' experience in commercial litigation
* Strong written & verbal communication skills
* High attention to detail
* Highly organised
* Knowledge of debt recovery, property enforcement and a solid understanding of court procedures and insolvency
* Self-motivated
* Ability to work under pressure