In-House Counsel

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In-House Counsel providing legal guidance for NCS Credit’s collections and construction attorney network. Overseeing legal compliance and advising on case strategies within the organization.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing strategic legal guidance in collections and foreclosure, with a strong focus on compliance, risk analysis, and client communication. Proficient in overseeing legal processes and enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of accountability.

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Licensed To Practice LawLegal Commercial CollectionsConstruction LawBankruptcy LawClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Legal GuidanceRisk AnalysisLegal Document ReviewCompliance MonitoringPerformance ManagementProcess ImprovementStatutory KnowledgeCase Strategy DevelopmentInvoice ReviewLegal Procedure Training

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed To Practice Law In Ohio

Industry Keywords

ForeclosureCollectionsMechanic’s LiensUCCCreditors’ RightsClient Billing GuidelinesLegal ComplianceEthical Legal PracticesMulti-State AdmissionLegal Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic legal guidance to litigation paralegals managing collection and foreclosure portfolios.
Oversee, cultivate, and expand NCS’s nationwide attorney network by identifying coverage gaps, recruiting and onboarding qualified firms, setting performance and reporting expectations, and ensuring matters progress appropriately and deadlines are met.
Monitor outside counsel performance, address issues promptly, and maintain accountability to NCS standards, client requirements, and service expectations.
Review outside counsel invoices for accuracy, reasonableness, and compliance with client billing guidelines.
Serve as a legal resource to litigation paralegals and internal teams through coaching, training, and guidance on legal procedures and best practices.
Respond to complex legal and procedural questions involving collections, foreclosure, mechanic’s liens, preliminary notices, and UCC matters.
Review legal documents, case strategies, and non-routine matters, and provide practical recommendations and risk analysis.
Identify and help mitigate legal and operational risks across portfolios.
Participate in client calls and advise clients on legal options, risks, and likely outcomes, translating complex legal concepts into clear, business-focused guidance.
Collaborate closely with Preliminary Notice, Mechanic’s Lien, and UCC teams to provide legal analysis, direction, and support on escalated or complex matters.
Review case documentation for accuracy, compliance, and procedural sufficiency.
Recommend and support process improvements that enhance quality, consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
Stay current on statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to creditors’ rights, UCC, mechanic’s liens, foreclosure, and collections in the U.S. and Canada.
Promote ethical, compliant, and best-practice legal processes across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed to practice law in Ohio and/or other U.S. jurisdictions, with multi-state admission a plus.
5 plus years’ experience practicing law and/or legal commercial collections preferred
Knowledge of construction and bankruptcy law strongly preferred
Experience working directly with clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements