Staff Counsel

Position

Staff Counsel – Midland Credit Management, an Encore Capital Group Company

Employment type:

Full-time

• Create, review, direct, and resolve collection litigation matters cost‑effectively and in a compliant manner.
• Ensure adherence to relevant company policies, state, federal, and local regulations.
• Maintain and enhance the company’s reputation with courts, vendors, outside counsel, and consumers.
• Limit company exposure through effective advocacy in hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery, and respond to discovery.
• Prepare and attend hearings and trials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Master’s or advanced degree
Field of Study: JD degree from an accredited law school

Experience: No legal work experience required

Certification: Juris Doctorate

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes:

• Good attention to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through abilities
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Education: Master’s or advanced degree
Field of Study: JD degree from an ABA accredited law school

Experience: No legal work experience required

Certification: Juris Doctorate

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes:

• Experience with the Microsoft suite of products

• Competitive salary and eligibility for monthly incentives or annual bonuses
• Career progression with paid training, development programs, and promote‑from‑within philosophy
• Reward and recognition programs, including informal accolades, company‑wide awards, and all‑inclusive vacations
• Tuition assistance for relevant coursework
• Comprehensive healthcare plans and associated wellness benefits
• Paid volunteer time and matching donations up to US $2,500 per employee annually
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid leave for new parents, flexible time, and child‑care backup options
• Team‑building events and company‑sponsored celebrations
• Paid and floating holidays, plus generous paid‑time‑off

Midland Credit Management, part of the Encore Capital Group, is a publicly traded international specialty finance company that helps consumers restore financial health. The company is committed to building a positive workplace culture and is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer. For more details about benefits, career opportunities, and company culture, visit our website.

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law.

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