Job Description

Paralegal - Debt Recovery - London, UK

About the Role

Are you an experienced and driven Paralegal? Step into a pivotal role as our next Debt Recovery Paralegal here at EDF UK!

The Opportunity

This is your opportunity to join the Customers & Corporate Legal Team at EDF Energy in the UK as a Paralegal in Debt Recovery. From providing support across all contentious matters to drafting proceedings and working closely on court cases with the Managing Legal Counsel, this is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing and friendly team. Your expertise will be pivotal in managing claims, leading recovery actions, and ensuring our business thrives.

This is your time to make a lasting impact in a role that sits at the heart of our legal strategy.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

Alongside a starting salary reflective of your experience and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives. Your rewards package includes benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, enhanced parental leave, health insurance, discounts, and employee pricing.

Flexible working options include the possibility to work from home, supported by IT equipment to ensure effective remote working.

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and feels confident being themselves. We’re committed to equality and supporting social mobility.

We value the differences you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Paralegal – Debt Recovery at EDF Energy, you will play a central role in managing litigation within our Customers & Corporate unit. Your responsibilities will include handling contentious matters, defending claims against EDF Energy, and initiating claims on our behalf.

You will lead recovery actions for unpaid energy charges and manage the litigation process from start to finish, including court appearances and enforcement of judgments. Managing a large caseload while adhering to court deadlines and effective case management will be essential.

The role also involves providing timely, preventive, and commercially relevant legal advice on various issues, including contractual, statutory, and regulatory matters. You will collaborate closely with business partners to understand their objectives, anticipate legal needs, and support business success.

Who You Are

You are a driven and confident paralegal with experience in debt recovery, litigation, and dispute resolution, whether in-house or at a law firm. You thrive in high-pressure environments and are eager to represent EDF Energy in County Court hearings.

You can manage a demanding caseload independently, with strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and deliver results. You are a strategic thinker, capable of providing commercially relevant legal advice and anticipating future legal needs. Collaboration and contributing to the team’s success are also important to you.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th May

Location: London, with home working options

What’s in it for you?

Success is personal. Join us, and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.