Litigation Counsel II - Legal Collections

Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 124,800 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Career Development Programs

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Houston is seeking a Staff Counsel II for their Legal Collections team. This role involves managing litigation, negotiating with opposing counsel, and ensuring compliance with laws. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree and have 3+ years of legal experience. The position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits including healthcare and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal work experience.
• Ability to make sound judgment and exercise discretion on legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, direct, and resolve collection litigation matters.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and conduct discovery.
• Provide legal advice to support compliance with laws.

Skills

Strong execution skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong business acumen

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

State Bar of Texas

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Legal case management software

Job description

A leading financial services company in Houston is seeking a Staff Counsel II for their Legal Collections team. This role involves managing litigation, negotiating with opposing counsel, and ensuring compliance with laws. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree and have 3+ years of legal experience. The position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits including healthcare and career development opportunities.