Sr. Credit & Collections Manager

Meagher & Geer is a distinguished law firm with a rich history dating back to 1929, renowned for its expertise in litigation defense and insurance coverage. Serving clients nationwide, the firm boasts a team of experienced attorneys dedicated to providing top-tier legal services across various industries and practice areas.We are seeking an experienced credit and collections professional to lead our Firm’s credit and collections function. This position offers the opportunity to play an important role in the Firm’s financial performance while developing strong relationships with attorneys, clients, and Firm leadership.The successful candidate will bring a proactive, relationship-focused approach to collections. Rather than simply managing outstanding balances, this individual will work collaboratively with attorneys and clients to identify issues, develop effective collection strategies, resolve payment challenges, and improve the Firm’s overall collection performance.What You’ll Do· Lead and coordinate the Firm’s collection efforts.· Develop strong relationships with attorneys and serve as a trusted resource on collection matters.· Work directly with clients to resolve outstanding balances while maintaining positive client relationships.· Develop strategies for aged, complex, or sensitive receivables.· Proactively identify collection risks and opportunities for improvement.· Provide leadership with insight into collection activity, trends, and anticipated cash receipts.· Partner with Billing and Finance colleagues to resolve issues affecting payment.· Promote consistent collection practices and accountability across the Firm.· Recommend improvements to credit and collection practices that support the Firm’s continued growth and financial performance.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a seasoned credit and collections professional who combines strong collection experience with exceptional communication and relationship-management skills.The ideal candidate will have:Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting, with 5+ years of experience, specifically credit and collections experience within a law firm or professional-services environment, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with attorneys, senior leadership, and clients.Most importantly, this individual should be comfortable having difficult conversations, capable of gaining cooperation and building trust, and able to balance the need to achieve collection results with the importance of maintaining strong client relationships.Prior law firm credit and collections experience is strongly preferred.CompensationBase Salary: $130,000–$150,000, plus bonusFinal compensation will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceOn-site gymReferral programVision insuranceWork Location: In personEqual Opportunity StatementWe are committed to fostering diversity within the legal profession and strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.Applicants are asked to submit a resume to recruitment@meagher.com.