Corporate Counsel
Resurgent Capital Services

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About Us

Fueled by a fundamental belief in innovation, Resurgent Capital Services is an industry-leading financial services company in our sector. It all began 25 years ago when a small group of successful entrepreneurs had a vision for a new type of asset receivables company. One with a commitment to superior service and a personal touch with every interaction. We believe that demonstrating integrity in everything we do, maintaining a strong commitment to compliance, and doing things the right way is a sustainable business model. We want you to feel like your work has an impact and makes a difference every day. Join us as we develop strategies for change and transform the trajectory of your career!

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Summary:

In this role, you will conduct legal research, provide analysis, and advise the business on various legal matters. You will assist in managing litigation and pre-litigation issues, including settlement negotiations, employment of outside counsel, and indemnification matters. Additionally, you will draft, review, and edit contracts and pleadings, and develop defense strategies. The position requires advising business units on compliance with FDCPA, FCRA, and other relevant laws, as well as managing mediation, arbitration, and other legal proceedings while staying informed on legislative and regulatory developments. This position reports directly to the Assistant General Counsel.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Perform legal research on identified issues, provide analysis, and advise business on findings.
  
• Assist in management of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including but not limited to settlement negotiation, employment and coordination of outside counsel, analysis and coordination of all indemnification issues.
  
• Review, edit and draft contract documents as assigned.
  
• Advise business units on legal matters.
  
• Act as liaison, counsel and general resource to the various business units as assigned as well as providing specific expertise regarding debt collection, consumer and business bankruptcy law.
  
• Assist with defense/resolution strategy; review and modify outside counsel pleadings.
  
• Develop, review and revise pleadings, motions, memos, and discovery.
  
• Analyze, review, and modify business policy and procedures as assigned to ensure compliance with FDCPA, FCRA, and all applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations, and case law precedent.
  
• Direct and manage mediation and arbitration proceedings.
  
• Analyze litigation trends, case development and applicable legislative and regulatory developments.
  
• Other specific assignments related to servicing the legal needs of the organization. and/or the management and oversight needs for the Legal Department.
  

Required qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience as an attorney.
  
• Excellent communication skills, particularly with senior business management.
  
• Demonstrated problem-solving and integrative thinking skills.
  
• Ability to work with and manage a diverse group of employees and outside professionals.
  
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
  
• An integrative thinker who is able to recognize connections between various matters and reach an efficient and wholistic solution.
  
• A problem solver/critical thinker- able to operate effectively within areas of expertise to identify problems and solutions.
  
• Intellectually curious- enthusiastic to learn new processes and willing to self-educate on new processes when necessary.
  
• A champion for change- demonstrating the ability to promote and implement high impact change.
  
• A multi-tasker and project manager- able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Work experience in creditor rights, consumer law, bankruptcy, litigation defense, administrative law, loan servicing or financial services law.
  

Educational Requirements:

• JD from accredited law school.
  
• Membership in a state bar.
  

Resurgent is an Equal Opportunity employer that is fueled by our diverse and inclusive work environment. Are you excited about this opportunity, but your skills and experience aren't an exact match? We encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the person we are searching for to fill this or another position. We would love to consider you for the Resurgent team!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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