Excellent Maersk Pre-Legal Collections Counsel Job 2026: Apply in Douala

Job Description

 Maersk Recruitment 2026: Apply for Pre-Legal Collections Counsel in Douala

A.P. Moller – Maersk is recruiting a Pre-Legal Collections Counsel in Douala, Cameroon. This is a strong opportunity for a qualified legal professional with experience in debt recovery, commercial litigation, collections, or credit risk management to join a leading multinational organization.

The position is based in the Communauté urbaine de Douala, Littoral, Cameroon, and is offered as a full-time, on-site role.

Job Title: Pre-Legal Collections Counsel
Company: A.P. Moller – Maersk
Location: Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Experience Required: 3–7 years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent

Application: Apply through the official Maersk recruitment application for this position.

Job Overview

The Pre-Legal Collections Counsel will serve as the main legal liaison between the Accounts Receivable, Finance, and Legal teams across multiple countries and Maersk entities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing disputed and delinquent customer accounts, driving debt recovery through pre-litigation strategies, negotiating payment arrangements, supporting alternative dispute resolution, and recommending litigation when necessary.

The role focuses on maximizing debt recovery while minimizing litigation costs and legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Following up on outstanding customer accounts transferred from Accounts Receivable to Legal.
• Maintaining regular communication with collections teams and Global OTC teams.
• Reviewing supporting documentation and previous collection actions.
• Sending demand letters to customers and following up on outstanding payments.
• Handling customer disputes in collaboration with collections and shared service teams.
• Monitoring payments and ensuring they are correctly applied to customer accounts.
• Managing waivers, payment plans, and write-off processes following the required approvals.
• Visiting customer premises when necessary to follow up on overdue invoices.
• Maintaining updated records of all accounts under management.
• Preparing detailed reports on accounts and recovery progress.

Managing Collection Agencies and Investigators

The Pre-Legal Collections Counsel will also work with private investigators and collection agencies when normal recovery efforts have been exhausted.

Responsibilities will include:

• Instructing investigators and collection agencies to trace customers or recover outstanding debts.
• Reviewing investigation and collection reports.
• Monitoring the status of assigned accounts.
• Reviewing vendor recommendations.
• Processing and verifying vendor invoices.
• Addressing vendor complaints and service-related issues.

Working with External Lawyers

The successful candidate will also manage relationships with external legal counsel.

This includes instructing external lawyers to pursue debt recovery or file legal proceedings where necessary, providing supporting documentation, reviewing court pleadings, monitoring court dates, and ensuring regular updates on ongoing cases.

The candidate will also be expected to review legal fees and ensure that external lawyers comply with agreed fee arrangements.

Waivers, Payment Plans and Write-Offs

The role involves assessing accounts and recommending appropriate recovery strategies.

The Pre-Legal Collections Counsel may:

• Propose waivers where appropriate.
• Negotiate payment plans with customers.
• Monitor compliance with agreed payment arrangements.
• Recommend write-offs for accounts where customers are bankrupt, deceased, untraceable, or otherwise unable to pay after reasonable recovery efforts.
• Review recommendations from investigators, collection agencies, and external lawyers.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or an equivalent legal qualification.
• Admission to the Bar or a Legal Practice Certificate, preferably where applicable.
• 3 to 7 years of professional experience in debt recovery, commercial litigation, legal practice, collections, or credit risk management.
• Experience managing external lawyers, collection agencies, and private investigators.
• Experience in a multinational organization is an advantage.
• Knowledge of cross-border debt recovery and commercial dispute resolution is preferred.

Why This Maersk Opportunity Matters

This position offers an opportunity for an experienced legal professional to work in a complex international environment involving debt recovery, commercial disputes, legal strategy, and financial operations.

The role is particularly suitable for candidates who can combine strong legal knowledge with negotiation, collections management, stakeholder coordination, and commercial awareness.

How to Apply for the Maersk Pre-Legal Collections Counsel Job

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Maersk recruitment application for this position.

Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly highlights their experience in:

• Debt recovery
• Commercial litigation
• Legal collections
• Credit risk management
• Payment negotiations
• External counsel management
• Cross-border dispute resolution

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent