Counsel, Intellectual Property – Trademark
VF Corporation
Corporate Counsel – Legal Affairs, Litigation
Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • Arizona, California, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $124,600 - $174,300 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Manage an active portfolio of assigned litigation-related matters, including balancing the allocation of internal and external resources.
- Work with and manage outside counsel on assigned matters.
- Advise members of legal or organizational management regarding the status of assigned matters.
- May assist more senior members of the department on more complex matters.
- Manage direct reports.
- Participate in regular meetings, including with other members of the litigation team.
Requirements
- JD from accredited law school; member of at least one state bar.
- 4+ years of litigation experience at a law firm or in house.
- Strong communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and legal research platforms such as Westlaw or Lexis.
- Experience at both a law firm and in-house.
- Prior experience in managing and developing attorneys and staff.
- Prior experience in the debt buying, collections, or financial services industries.
- Experience counseling on Human Resource-related matters.
- Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lexis, Westlaw, or Legal Tracker.
Benefits
- Earn a competitive salary.
- All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
- Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
- We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
- Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
- Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
- Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
- Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.
- Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
- Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
- Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
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Certifications
JDstate bar membership
