Associate Counsel (Litigation & Corporate)

Coastaldebt

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$150,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Bar Membership, Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Contract Creation, Contract Review, Financial Strategy, ISO 9001, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Marketing, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Risk, Sales, Scalable System Development, Team Player, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Fort Lauderdale, FL

POSTED

1 day ago

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Job description: About the Company We are a rapidly growing, nationally recognized business debt restructuring company (ISO 9001:2015 certified, BBB A rated) focused on delivering strategic financial solutions to businesses. As we expand, we are building a sophisticated in-house legal function that operates at the intersection of litigation, compliance, and business strategy. About the Role This is a unique opportunity to work directly with General Counsel in a remote role combining commercial litigation and in-house advisory work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable both managing litigation matters and advising business teams on legal risk, contracts, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Manage and support commercial litigation matters, including coordination with outside counsel. Handle pre-litigation disputes, demand responses, and settlement strategy. Draft and review contracts, including vendor agreements, settlement agreements, and commercial contracts. Advise internal teams (Marketing, Operations, HR, Sales) on legal risk and compliance. Assist with employment-related matters, disputes, and internal investigations. Review marketing materials, policies, and communications for regulatory compliance. Conduct legal research and prepare practical, business-oriented guidance. Participate in building scalable legal processes and infrastructure. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school; active Florida Bar membership required. 3–7 years of experience, with meaningful exposure to: Commercial litigation Contract disputes Employment-related matters Marketing compliance review Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to operate both independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Business-minded approach with strong judgment and problem-solving ability. Preferred Prior in-house or business-facing experience. Experience in financial services, debt restructuring, or highly regulated industries. New York bar admission in addition to Florida licensure Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary: $120,000 – $150,000 Performance-based bonus Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance Paid time off and professional development opportunities Application Requirements Please submit: Please submit all the following as a single combined document. Resume Cover letter (max 1 page) addressing: Your litigation experience Any in-house or business-facing experience Interest in a remote litigation/general counsel role Writing sample (5–10 pages; redacted if necessary) Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

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