Associate In-House Counsel

Veros Credit; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Referral Bonus

Quarterly lunches

Daily fresh fruit

Job summary

A financial services company in California is seeking an Associate In-House Counsel to assist with in-house litigation and provide legal advice. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the California State Bar with 0–3 years of experience. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, appearing in court, and coordinating with outside counsel. This full-time role includes benefits such as medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of law firm or in-house litigation experience required.
• Experience in consumer finance law is a plus.
• Experience in direct commercial lending or real estate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling in-house litigation from inception to final resolution.
• Draft demand letters, discovery, pleadings, and law & motion.
• Make court appearances as needed.
• Assist with litigation strategy and negotiation of settlement agreements.
• Coordinate and advise outside counsel on pending litigation matters.

Skills

Strong legal writing and research skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to interact professionally

Effective communication with counsel

Education

Juris Doctorate

Admission to the California State Bar

Job description

Associate In-House Counsel – Veros Credit

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Base Pay Range

$95,000.00 / yr – $135,000.00 / yr

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer, the Associate In‑House Counsel will assist in handling in‑house litigation, provide legal advice to various business units, and will be assigned other projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling in‑house litigation from inception to final resolution, including trial.
• Draft demand letters, responses to demands, discovery, pleadings, and law & motion.
• Make court appearances as needed.
• Assist the Chief Legal Officer with litigation strategy and resolution of claims; negotiate and draft settlement agreements.
• Coordinate and advise outside counsel on pending litigation matters.
• Work with business units to find creative solutions for legal issues.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and admission to the California State Bar required, however recent graduates awaiting California Bar Exam results will be considered.
• 0–3 years of law firm or in‑house litigation experience required.
• Strong legal writing and research skills using a variety of sources.
• Strong problem‑solving skills. Ability to interact with coworkers in a professional, tactful, and sensitive manner.
• The ability to effectively communicate with outside counsel and opposing counsel, and to negotiate the resolution of issues.
• Experience in consumer finance law is a plus.
• Experience in direct commercial lending or real estate is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Accident, Hospital, Indemnity Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Transportation Reimbursement Benefit (Mass Transit, Carpool, and Plug‑In Electric Vehicle)
• Referral Bonus
• Quarterly lunches
• Daily fresh fruit
• And a lot more!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting, Administrative, and Legal

Veros Credit, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. This organization participates in E‑Verify.