Litigation and Collections Counsel
- New York, NY, United States
$120,000 to $200,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $120,000 to $200,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on litigation experience, including motion practice, court appearances, and discovery.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are seeking a full-time Litigation and Collections Counsel to join our growing legal team. In this role, you will play an important part in managing a variety of litigation matters, with a primary focus on collections litigation and judgment enforcement, along with some general corporate and commercial contracts work.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the company in a variety of litigation matters, including collections litigation, contract disputes, regulatory matters, and other legal proceedings.
- Manage and oversee an active caseload, including discovery, motion practice, court appearances, trials, and related proceedings.
- Oversee judgment enforcement procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provide legal counsel and guidance to various business units, helping identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks.
- Collaborate with external counsel as needed.
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments, particularly those affecting financial services and fintech, and communicate their potential impact to company leadership.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
- 3+ years of hands-on litigation experience, including motion practice, court appearances, and discovery.
- Strong legal research, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
More about this job
Skills
- Litigation
- Represent the organisation
- Regulatory compliance
- Legal research
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Work independently
- Meet deadlines