We have a client searching for a general counsel attorney to manage inhouse cases within consumer bankruptcy and financial service litigation. Must have at least 3 years of work experience in creditor rights, consumer law, bankruptcy, litigation defense, administrative law, loan servicing or financial services law
Duties will vary, but may include:
Duties will vary, but may include:
- Perform legal research on identified issues, provide analysis, and advise business on findings
- Assist in management of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including but not limited to settlement negotiation, employment and coordination of outside counsel, analysis and coordination of all indemnification issues.
- Review, edit and draft contract documents as assigned
- Advise business units on legal matters
- Act as liaison, counsel and general resource to the various business units as assigned as well as providing specific expertise regarding debt collection, consumer and business bankruptcy law.
- Assist with defense/resolution strategy; review and modify outside counsel pleadings
- Develop, review and revise pleadings, motions, memos, and discovery
- Analyze, review, and modify business policy and procedures as assigned to ensure compliance with FDCPA, FCRA, and all applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations, and case law precedent.
- Direct and manage mediation and arbitration proceedings.
- Analyze litigation trends, case development and applicable legislative and regulatory developments
- Other specific assignments related to servicing the legal needs of the organization and/or the management and oversight needs for the Legal Department.
- An integrative thinker who is able to recognize connections between various matters and reach an efficient and wholistic solution
- A problem solver/critical thinker- able to operate effectively within areas of expertise to identify problems and solutions
- Intellectually curious- enthusiastic to learn new processes and willing to self-educate on new processes when necessary
- A champion for change- demonstrating the ability to promote and implement high impact change
- A multi-tasker and project manager- able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
- 5-7 years of experience as an attorney
- Excellent communication skills, particularly with senior business management
- Demonstrated problem-solving and integrative thinking skills
- Ability to work with and manage a diverse group of employees and outside professionals
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- JD from accredited law school
- Membership in a state bar
- A competitive salary with annual bonus and an excellent benefits program.
- No need to track billable hours!
- A solid work-life balance, 10 paid holidays, robust benefits program, casual dress working environment in a great city.
- Ability to work with phenomenal talent and friendly team of professionals.
- A career path to grow.
- Opportunities to give back to the community by participating in civic and charity events with colleagues.
