Fees Manager

About this Job

You will take full ownership of the Central Fees Account, oversee and optimise LEX workflows, and work proactively with Members of Chambers to review income performance and aged debt. The role carries significant strategic input, including producing monthly management committee reports, analysing cashflow trends, identifying high-risk areas of work and supporting Heads of Team with annual planning data.

About this Employer

Our client, Deka Chambers, a highly regarded and progressive common law set, is seeking an experienced Fees Manager to lead its fee collection and aged debt function. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role with real visibility and influence, managing and developing a three-person Fees Team while shaping best practice across billing and fees operations.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years’ experience in a barristers’ chambers fees role, with a proven track record in effective debt recovery and strong working knowledge of LEX. You will be commercially minded, confident in managing sensitive financial discussions and capable of leading a team in a professional, collaborative manner. This an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career within a supportive and

Professional Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years’ experience in a barrister’s chambers fees role.
• Experience of fee collection and aged debt management within chambers, with a proven track record of success.
• Excellent knowledge of LEX.
• Excellent numeracy and communication skills
• Intermediate level proficiency of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Confident communicator with the ability to negotiate.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads.