Head of Commercial Debt Recoveries - Brighton

?? Head of Commercial Debt Recoveries
?? Brighton (Hybrid working available)
?? Competitive + Benefits
? Legal 500, Full-Service South East Law Firm

A highly respected and award-winning South East law firm is looking for a commercially minded and experienced individual to lead its Commercial Debt Recoveries team, based in Brighton. This is a strategic leadership opportunity to shape the future of a top-tier Legal 500 recognised team and drive continued growth across a well-established client base.

The Role

You'll lead the Commercial Debt Recoveries team and help expand its portfolio of clients, overseeing a mix of portfolio debt recovery and broader commercial disputes. Responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing a successful debt recoveries team
• Driving internal and external business development strategies
• Overseeing a varied caseload of commercial debt recovery matters
• Supporting lender clients, commercial businesses, and professional service firms
• Collaborating with other departments including Litigation, Corporate, and Real Estate
• Overseeing financial performance, billing, and resource planning

About You

• Substantial experience in commercial debt recovery work
• Proven ability to manage, grow, and lead a legal or recovery team
• Strong client handling and business development skills
• Commercially astute, with a pragmatic and solution-led approach
• Excellent communication and leadership qualities
• Experience with case management systems is desirable
• CICM qualifications and AML/FSMA understanding a bonus but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH)
• Collaborative, people-focused culture
• Strategic leadership opportunity with real influence
• Access to a high-quality client base and internal cross-referral network
• Opportunities for long-term career progression

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + birthday leave + Christmas closure + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Season ticket loan (interest-free)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts platform
• Discounts on legal services

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Stephanie Richardson at Henderson Scott on for more information.