Senior Litigation Counsel

3 days ago

Reston, Virginia, United States American Credit Acceptance Full time
Job Title: Senior Litigation Counsel

The Senior Litigation Counsel is a critical role within our legal department, responsible for providing strategic legal guidance on all aspects of litigation and assisting the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel with managing internal and external legal resources.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage high-volume consumer and commercial litigation in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration, across the U.S.
  • Oversee outside counsel to provide local assistance with litigation matters.
  • Resolve consumer and commercial disputes, including negotiating settlements.
  • Conduct research to support litigation issues, including federal and state laws, such as:
  • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (and state analogs)
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act (and state analogs)
  • Telephone Consumer Protection Act (and state analogs)
  • Truth In Lending Act
  • Equal Credit Opportunity Act
  • Laws restricting unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices
  • Repossession laws
  • Usury laws
  • Oversee legal department processes for litigation.
  • Draft and edit litigation filings.
  • Provide legal advice, guidance, and support to internal business units on litigation.
  • Counsel internal business units on litigation, including underwriting, servicing, risk, audit, fraud, loss mitigation, and executives.
  • Advise on compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations in litigation matters.
  • Identify and recommend steps to contain cost and mitigate risk.
  • Coach and mentor Legal Analysts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor or LLB degree.
  • Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 5+ years of consumer finance litigation experience (credit cards, mortgage loans, auto loans); auto finance experience preferred.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and drafting skills.
  • Highly motivated and energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Willingness and drive to go above expectations to achieve goals.
  • High level of professionalism.
Work Environment:

This is a full-time position that requires 100% onsite work in Spartanburg, SC. Must be able and willing to commute to the office 5 days a week. Open to candidates willing to relocate to Spartanburg county, SC by start date.

EEO Statement:

American Credit Acceptance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. American Credit Acceptance complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

As an employer of California residents, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy rights. Any personal information you provide during the application process will be used solely for permitted internal purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Employee Privacy Notice.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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