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Encore Capital Group

Real estate investment and value creation

Credit Recovery Lawyer

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLisbon, PortugalNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Law degree (pre-Bologna) or a Master's degree (post-Bologna) is required.
  • Experience as a lawyer or legal professional in credit recovery is required; more than one year is preferred.
  • Experience managing judicial proceedings, particularly in credit recovery, is required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
  • Ability to organize, plan, prioritize tasks, manage conflicts, and manage projects is required.
  • Technical autonomy, responsibility, integrity, and ethical conduct are required.
  • Ability to think strategically, resolve problems promptly, assess risks, and recommend solutions aligned with company and business objectives is required.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced business is required.
  • Ability to build interpersonal relationships and work as part of a team is required.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and manage non-performing loan (NPL) portfolios, applying judicial rules and processes to recover outstanding debts.
  • Ensure judicial proceedings meet deadlines and receive the necessary procedural actions.
  • Communicate with courts, enforcement agents, and lawyers to recover claimed amounts.
  • Negotiate payment agreements with clients and monitor their compliance.
  • Provide legal opinions and guidance, including general legal best-practice advice, input on business decisions, and legal strategies for negotiations and other legal activities.
  • Support the research, analysis, interpretation, and application of laws, regulatory guidelines, and industry codes relevant to the Group's activities in Portugal.
  • Assist with due diligence for potential acquisitions.
  • Manage an unsecured NPL portfolio, focusing primarily on judicial debt collection and completing the company's business plan and objectives, while complying with internal procedures and policies.

Desired Qualifications

  • More than one year of experience in credit recovery as a lawyer or legal professional is preferred.

About the Company

Encore Capital Group

Real estate investment and value creation

Encore Capital Group focuses on real estate investment. It identifies undervalued properties and creates value by acquiring them, then developing and managing assets to improve returns. Its product is a portfolio of developed and well-managed properties across multiple markets, built through strategic acquisitions, renovations, and active asset management funded by investment rounds. Compared with competitors, the company differentiates itself by targeting undervalued opportunities, expanding into new markets with capital, and emphasizing sustainable development and ongoing management to boost long-term value. The company's goal is to transform the real estate investment landscape by pursuing strategic growth, market expansion, and sustainable asset enhancement for steady, long-term returns.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1953

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