Legal Officer / Recovery Manager at Elizabeth Maddeux

Job Summary

• The Legal Officer will support the organization’s debt recovery efforts by managing delinquent loan accounts, coordinating enforcement actions, and ensuring all recovery activities comply with applicable laws and internal policies.
• The role requires a practical understanding of loan recovery processes, legal documentation, and collaboration with external solicitors to minimize credit losses and improve recovery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Loan Recovery & Collections
• Legal Coordination & Enforcement
• Compliance & Documentation
• Internal Collaboration

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister-at-Law (BL) qualification.
• 3–5 years post-call experience in legal practice, recovery, or credit administration.
• Experience in a financial institution, microfinance bank, or law firm is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of debt recovery processes and loan documentation.

Core Competencies:

• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of debt recovery and enforcement processes.
• Attention to detail in documentation and case tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with supervision.
• Professionalism and integrity.