Legal Counsel – Litigation Manager Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Job Description:

Credit Acceptance is proud to be an award-winning company withlocal and national workplace recognition in multiple categories!

Our world-class culture is shaped by dedicated Team Members whoshare a drive to succeed as professionals and together as acompany. A great product, amazing people and our stable financialhistory have made us one of the largest used car finance companiesnationally. Our Support teams work with multiple departments in adynamic environment that promotes flexibility and autonomy, whileoffering the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group ofprofessionals. We work to comply with our company standards, exceedcustomer expectations and drive our Great Place to Work culture.

Through the consistent delivery of quality services andunderstanding the needs of our business, we develop innovativeimprovements as we strive towards our company’s Big, Hairy,Audacious Goals! As a member of our in-house litigation team,attorneys in this role will handle a diverse portfolio oflitigation and pre-litigation disputes and take reasonable steps tomake certain that the Company, its team members, dealers, andthird-party service providers are complying with Company policiesand procedures and applicable consumer protection laws andregulations. Attorneys will research and resolve complaints, manageoutside counsel where necessary and within a reasonable budget, andhelp counsel the business on lessons learned.

Outcomes andActivities :

This position will work from home; occasional plannedtravel to an assigned Southfield, Michigan office location may berequired. However, this position is permitted to work at aSouthfield, Michigan office locations if requested by the teammember. Enforce and defend Company’s interests in litigation anddisputed matters.

This includes:

Managing a diverse portfolio oflitigation and pre-litigation complaints (such as those submittedto the Company for investigation through governmental agencies, theBetter Business Bureau, or an email portal). Working with teammembers, customers, dealers, and third-party service providers tode-escalate and resolve disputes. Retaining, overseeing, anddirecting the scope of all work of outside legal counsel inlitigation matters (such as negotiating fee arrangements,cost-effective staffing of matters, and setting and executing alitigation strategy to achieve the best possible outcomes).Performing substantive work related to litigation andpre-litigation disputes, such as working with experts, editinglegal briefs, preparing witnesses, and negotiating settlements.

Keeping legal management team apprised of and solicit their inputas appropriate on significant legal issues. Execute aspects of theCompany’s Complaint Management Program.

This includes:

Monitoringvarious listening posts, including complaints, industry litigation,and news publications, to enhance the Company’s compliance withconsumer financial protection laws; Performing complaint trendanalyses; Reporting compliance, coaching, training, and policyopportunities identified; Working with attorneys from the CorporateLegal Department to counsel the business on how to reduce riskbased upon lessons learned; and Summarizing observations forCompany executives. Develop expertise in consumer financialprotection laws. Perform legal research as requested and documentfindings in a formal white paper where appropriate. Periodicperformance feedback from team members throughout the organizationwill be sought and will be considered when assessing yourperformance.

Knowledge and Skills :

Be organized and capable ofmeeting all deadlines. Remain positive, professional, determined,calm and focused when faced with challenging situations. Be a quickthinker, with an ability to understand and interpret informationpromptly and effectively. Convey complex information in a timely,efficient, and easily understood manner both verbally and written.

Be self-driven, motivated to help and able to perform with minimalsupervision in a team environment. Be receptive to ongoing feedbackaimed at improving your performance for the purpose of helping theCompany achieve its strategic goals. Possess and express a positiveand enthusiastic attitude. Communicate clearly to all levels of theorganization. Work independently and in a team environment.

Requirements :

Licensed as an attorney to practice law, with aminimum of 5 years as a practicing lawyer with law firm litigationexperience. Litigation experience should include engaging in allaspects of written discovery, taking and defending depositions,motion practice, as well as trial or arbitration experience, andexperience working directly with clients. Excellent professionaland academic credentials. Have excellent legal research and writingskills, including familiarity with Westlaw.

Preferred:

Experiencein some of the following areas: consumer finance law, debtcollection, credit reporting, the Telephone Consumer ProtectionAct, commercial contract litigation, and arbitration. Experiencerepresenting clients in matters with state or federal regulators.

Targeted Compensation:

$130,000 – $170,000 base salary an annualbonus plan LI-Remote zip INDCSLP Benefits Excellent benefitspackage that includes 401(K) match, adoption assistance, parentalleave, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/ dental/visionand many nonstandard benefits that make us a Great Place to

WorkOur Company Values:

To be successful in this role, Team Membersneed to be: Positive by maintaining resiliency and focusing onsolutions Respectful by collaborating and actively listeningInsightful by cultivating innovation, accumulating business androle specific knowledge, demonstrating self-awareness and makingquality decisions Direct by effectively communicating and conveyingcourage Earnest by taking accountability, applying feedback andeffectively planning and priority setting

Expectations:

Remaincompliant with our policies processes and legal guidelines Allother duties as assigned Attendance as required by departmentAdvice ! We understand that your career search may look differentthan others. Our hiring team wants to make sure that this would bea fit not just for us, but for you long term. If you are activelylooking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us yourapplication! P.S . We have great details around our stats, success,history and more. We’re proud of our culture and are happy to sharewhy – let’s talk! Required degrees must have been earned atinstitutions of Higher Education which are accredited by theCouncil for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. CreditAcceptance is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive workingenvironment for all. As part of our Culture of Compliance, we areproud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value our culturallydiverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment regardless of the person’s age, race,color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran or disability status, criminal history, orany other legally protected characteristic.

California Residents:

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