CBL Properties · 21 hours ago
Legal Collections Analyst
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expCBL Properties, one of the largest mall REITs in the United States, is seeking an experienced Legal Collections Analyst to join their team in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves maintaining and directing contact with tenants regarding escalated collection accounts, overseeing litigation processes, and negotiating settlements to ensure lease enforcement.
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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 judgement 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 tenant’s 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 CBL’s Center of Excellence, ensure the highest level of accuracy and quality within a collaborative work environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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)
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
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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Business and/or Accounting or related field(s) preferred
Experience in Collections is strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
CBL Properties
Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, CBL Properties owns and manages a national portfolio of market-dominant properties located in dynamic and growing communities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$679MKey Investors
Mesirow Financial
2025-10-01Post Ipo Debt· $158M
2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $443M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $78M
Leadership Team
Ben Jaenicke
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Katie Reinsmidt
Executive Vice President- Chief Operating Officer
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