Hybrid Corporate Counsel – Legal Affairs, Litigation

at Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company

• Job title: Corporate Counsel – Legal Affairs, Litigation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $124,600 - $174,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Diego, United States

About the role

• Corporate Counsel managing litigation-related matters for Encore Capital Group. Overseeing cases, advising management, and collaborating within a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of assigned litigation-related matters, including balancing the allocation of internal and external resources.
• Work with and manage outside counsel on assigned matters.
• Advise members of legal or organizational management regarding the status of assigned matters.
• May assist more senior members of the department on more complex matters.
• Manage direct reports.
• Participate in regular meetings, including with other members of the litigation team.

Requirements

• JD from accredited law school; member of at least one state bar.
• 4+ years of litigation experience at a law firm or in house.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and legal research platforms such as Westlaw or Lexis.
• Experience at both a law firm and in-house.
• Prior experience in managing and developing attorneys and staff.
• Prior experience in the debt buying, collections, or financial services industries.
• Experience counseling on Human Resource-related matters.
• Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis, Westlaw, or Legal Tracker.

Benefits

• Earn a competitive salary.
• All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
• Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
• We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
• Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
• Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
• Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
• Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.
• Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
• Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
• Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.