Hybrid Senior Corporate Counsel

at Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company

• Job title: Senior Corporate Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $156,400 - $218,700 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Diego, United States

About the role

• Senior Corporate Counsel at Midland Credit Management providing legal support and advice on commercial contracts. Handling corporate governance and compliance issues while drafting various legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, software licenses, SAAS agreements, asset purchase agreements, services agreements, data protection agreements, equipment leases and real property leases.
• Provide advice to the business on legal matters, including contract interpretation and enforcement, risk assessment, legal and regulatory compliance and corporate policies.
• Provide advice to the business on data privacy law matters.
• Assist with corporate governance matters.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of policies and procedures for the legal department.
• Maintain current knowledge of the law in matters of interest to the company.
• Perform selected assignments and other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's or Advanced degree (JD from accredited law school).
• At least 8 years of experience as a corporate attorney handling commercial contracts (with at least two years at a law firm).
• State Bar membership in one or more states.
• Strong communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to review, understand, analyze, and interpret complex legal agreements.
• Contract drafting and negotiating experience required.
• English required.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.