Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Take ownership of high-impact litigation, arbitration, mediation, contract enforcement, and dispute resolution matters.
- Join a growing in-house legal function where your decisions directly influence recoveries, cash flow, and business outcomes.
- Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership on matters that directly affect the business.
- Help build and improve internal legal processes while reducing reliance on outside counsel.
- Gain meaningful autonomy in settlement strategy, negotiations, and dispute management.
- Enjoy comprehensive benefits, professional development, and flexibility for the right candidate.
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area. We prefer someone who can work primarily on-site with our Atlanta team, although hybrid flexibility may be available for the right candidate.
Note:
Candidates should have 3+ years of directly relevant litigation, arbitration, mediation, or dispute resolution experience, along with a J.D. and active U.S. bar admission. Experience with contract enforcement, commercial disputes, customer non-payment, fee recovery, and settlement negotiations is especially valuable. New York or Florida bar admission is strongly preferred, with both being a plus.
About Us
We are a growth-focused organization that helps businesses navigate complex financial programs and access opportunities that support their long-term success. Our team combines strong business execution with a commitment to helping entrepreneurs grow, and we are expanding our in-house legal capabilities to support that mission. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Lead disputes involving customer non-payment, contract enforcement, fee recovery, and commercial matters from initial escalation through resolution.
- Develop practical litigation and dispute resolution strategies that balance recovery, risk, cost, and business objectives.
- Handle arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and litigation matters while coordinating with outside counsel when needed.
- Draft demand letters, pleadings, settlement agreements, legal correspondence, and other dispute-related documents.
- Negotiate settlements designed to maximize recovery while controlling legal expense and exposure.
- Build and refine internal escalation, enforcement, collections, and dispute management processes.
- Track recovery results, matter timelines, legal spend, and other key performance metrics.
- Partner with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership on cash flow, collections, and risk management priorities.
- Expand internal legal capabilities and reduce unnecessary dependence on outside counsel.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 3+ years of relevant litigation, arbitration, mediation, or dispute resolution experience.
- Strong commercial litigation and contract enforcement experience preferred.
- Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, research, and settlement skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage disputes from initiation through resolution.
- Business-oriented approach with strong judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment.
- New York or Florida bar admission preferred, with both being a strong plus.
- In-house, collections, financial services, SaaS, fintech, real estate, or professional services experience is a plus.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- High-visibility role with meaningful ownership and direct business impact.
- Opportunity to shape and strengthen an expanding in-house legal function.
- Close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Health savings account and employee assistance program.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Hybrid flexibility may be available for the right candidate.
JPC- 2180
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance