General Counsel - Collections Legal

Persolve Legal Group, LLP Brookfield, WI - Full Time - On Site

Job Description

The Persolve Legal Group General Counsel role will provide legal services and strategies to the firm and its executive team. The main duties will be to ensure legal compliance regarding operational activities by the firm, handling legal activities on behalf of the organization and directing a team of attorneys working in all company locations and remote offices throughout the country.

Take your career to the next level as part of the Collection Advisory team where you will work across the firm to support business, control and legal partners regarding debt collection operations, strategies and digital initiatives. This role is part of the team which provides legal support on debt collection topics and operations. In this role you will be advising primarily on legal, regulatory and compliance matters related to federal and state debt collection laws, with a particular focus on operations and strategies in collections litigation and post judgment recovery actions.

Persolve is looking for an attorney who is collaborative, inquisitive, flexible, and exhibits grounded judgment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in consumer finance and/or debt collection laws.
• Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and interact with others across departments and job levels.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing legal support and assistance to business clients, other legal teams and functional partners related to debt collection operations, strategies and digital initiatives.
• Identify, analyze, escalate and help resolve legal and regulatory risks and concerns that may come to light.
• Partner with the executive team to provide in-depth analyses of changes in law and assist in evaluations of possible impacts to business processes.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the area of debt collections and advise on new developments.
• Support special projects, as needed.

Education/Licensing/Experience:

• J.D. required. State Bar membership in Wisconsin is required. Other State Bar memberships is a bonus. Attorney candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to commencement of employment.
• All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience practicing law or managing a legal team in a collections litigation environment or in the consumer financial services arena.

Required Skills:

• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Demonstrated executive presence with the ability and willingness to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to drive complex projects across multiple lines of business and stakeholders.
• Perseverance to work through ambiguity and see a matter through to completion.
• Analytical and strategic thinker who is skilled at issue spotting and pragmatic problem solving on topics involving legal, regulatory, operational, reputational and relationship risks
• Must exercise decisive, sound judgment in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• Team player who can collaborate within the firm and build strong working relationships.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior in-house or litigation experience involving consumer finance, debt collection or debt buyer environments.
• Prior regulatory or compliance experience.
• Detailed knowledge of consumer finance laws impacting debt collections including FDCPA, TCPA, SCRA, UDMP and FCRA.
• Technological mindset and a willingness to learn.

The location for this position is Brookfield, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, full benefit onsite position. Benefit package includes medical, vision and dental insurance, an aggressive PTO plan and a managed 401k. Occasional travel to the firm's headquarters may be required.

Please submit resume and cover letter including salary history and preferred salary range.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brookfield, WI 53005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Wisconsin State Bar license (Required)

Work Location: One location

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