Legal Collections Analyst

Title: Legal Collections Analyst

Description CBL Properties, one of the largest mall REITs in the United States, is in search of an experienced professional to join our Legal Collections team in Chattanooga, TN. This is an opportunity to bring your business acumen, communication proficiency, legal knowledge, and assertive nature to support one of the largest and most experienced owners, developers, and managers of malls and shopping centers in the United States. Headquartered in Chattanooga, CBL owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities, including Chattanoogas own Hamilton Place and Northgate Malls. Apply and see why CBL continues to earn Great Place to Work Certification year after year.

Job Summary The Legal Collections Team is responsible for Escalated Collection accounts. The Legal Collections Analyst maintains, facilitates, and directs appropriate and timely contact with tenants for the purpose of determining payment intentions and/or solving other issues relating to the enforcement of the lease once the matter has been escalated to Legal Collections.

Responsibilities

• Contact Tenants and any Guarantors on escalated collection accounts in order to resolve any outstanding lease defaults.
• Oversee and direct pending litigation to enforce the lease, gain judgment for damages, and to evict the tenant as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with outside legal counsel in relation to pending litigation matters and provide appropriate direction for future action.
• Review legal documents relating to pending collection-eviction lawsuits.
• Negotiate settlement of tenants obligations to Landlord, both pre- and post-judgement, and relay to senior management any proposed settlement for final approval.
• Provide consistent review of account receivable reports and other information in order to identify problem accounts in need of escalation to be escalated to Legal Collections, which includes participation in monthly discussions with Director - Portfolio Operations to collaborate and coordinate on collection matters.

As part of CBLs Center of Excellence, ensure the highest level of accuracy and quality within a collaborative work environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business and/or Accounting or related fields preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years related professional experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (1 year education, 2 years experience).
• Experience in Collections is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret leases and related documents as well as financial information contained in accounting software, spreadsheets, balance sheets, etc. is a must.

Skills Important for Success as a Legal Collections Analyst

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to balance tact and diplomacy while being persuasive, persistent, and firm.
• Professional and emotional maturity, honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics.
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• A strong sense of teamwork and self-motivation.
• The ability to be flexible and to set and shift priorities as needed and work as an integrated member of the team.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and subsequent opportunities for training, advancement, promotion, compensation increases, and/or reductions, and/or termination without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. In addition, harassment on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws will not be tolerated.

About the Organization CBL Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) traded on the NYSE (NYSE: CBL) and has been in business for over 48 years. CBL owns and manages a portfolio of market-dominant malls, lifestyle, and open-air centers, and outlet centers in thriving markets with strong demographics and high growth potential. We manage our portfolio to generate lasting value for our shareholders as well as to provide the communities we serve with a vibrant place to shop, dine, socialize, and so much more. Each property is an economic engine for its community and a valued community partner. Over time, our properties have evolved to offer more than just a place to shop but a community hub that combines retail, a variety of dining and entertainment options, events, services, health and wellness offerings, and more. CBL offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA/FSA, short-term & long-term disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, volunteer hours, pet insurance, paid parental leave, life/AD&D insurance, accident/critical illness/hospital indemnity plans, PTO, and Holidays.

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