Staff Counsel

The Staff Counsel drafts, reviews and files legal pleadings.  This person also manages and resolves collection litigation, provides legal support for the collections litigation business unit, and interacts with outside counsel as necessary.  This person provides legal advice in connection with the company's business operations and supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities.  The Staff Counsel II may also supervise non-legal personnel within the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff.

Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, venders, outside counsel, and consumers. Limit company exposure through effective advocacy on behalf of the Company in hearings, trials, and mediations. Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery and respond to discovery and prepare and attend hearings and trials.

Represent client in highly contested cases, counterclaims, appeals and cross claims.

Ensure adherence to Consumer Bill of Rights by enforcing relevant company policies. Determine appropriate settlements with consumers experiencing temporary or permanent hardships and communicate with consumer and counsel to encourage financial recover.

Assist with special projects.

Provide legal advice to company to support compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Perform other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:  Master's or Advanced                           FIELD OF STUDY:  JD degree from an accredited law school

EXPERIENCE:  3+ years legal work experience.

CERTIFICATION(S):  Juris Doctorate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong execution skills; highly accurate in both written and verbal communication
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to make sound judgment and exercise discretion on legal matters
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Strong business acumen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Master's or Advanced                           FIELD OF STUDY:  JD degree from an accredited law school

EXPERIENCE:  3+ years legal work experience

CERTIFICATION(S):  Juris Doctorate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent with detail and analytical, accuracy and follow-through abilities
• Experience with legal case management software
• Experience managing or training paralegals and legal assistants

Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law.