Senior Staff Counsel — Collections Litigation & Compliance

Encore Capital Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly incentives

Annual bonus

Tuition assistance

Healthcare insurance

Retirement savings plan

Volunteer time off

New parent leave

Team-building events

Job summary

Encore Capital Group is seeking a Staff Counsel II to draft, review, and file legal pleadings, and to manage collection litigation matters. You will provide legal support for the collections litigation business unit and liaise with outside counsel as necessary, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

You will advise on compliance with federal, state, and local laws, supervise non-legal staff when needed, and help resolve cases cost-effectively while protecting the company’s interests in

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Michigan State Bar.
• Minimum of 3+ years of legal work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters with business clients and staff.
• Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, outside counsel, and consumers.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and manage discovery and hearings.
• Represent the client in contested cases, counterclaims, appeals and cross claims.
• Ensure adherence to applicable consumer rights and determine settlements with consumers in hardship.
• Provide legal advice to support compliance with federal, state, and local laws; perform other duties.

Skills

Strong execution

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Michigan State Bar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Legal case management software

Job description

Encore Capital Group is seeking a Staff Counsel II to draft, review, and file legal pleadings, and to manage collection litigation matters. You will provide legal support for the collections litigation business unit and liaise with outside counsel as necessary, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

You will advise on compliance with federal, state, and local laws, supervise non-legal staff when needed, and help resolve cases cost-effectively while protecting the company’s interests in