Legal Counsel, Syracuse, NY, hybrid (880-SLS) - Solutus Legal Search , LLC : Job Details

Our client, a dynamic, industry-leading collections agency with a people-first approach, seeks to hire a Legal Counsel to join their growing team. This attorney will be a vital member of the legal team and will collaborate with cross-functional departments, offering legal insights and strategic guidance. In this role you will manage a variety of litigation matters related to default accounts and financial recovery disputes. In addition, the person in this role will have the opportunity to work on other legal matters such as regulatory compliance and contract management.

The role offers opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth within a culture of collaboration, support, and innovation -- where your ideas matter. If you're a proactive legal professional with a passion for the law and problem-solving, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities Include:

* Litigation Management:

* Overseeing litigation matters within Onondaga County, focusing on cases related to default accounts and financial recovery disputes.

* Providing courtroom representation and managing case strategy from start to resolution.

* Legal Strategy & Account Recovery Support:

* Collaborating with Account Recovery teams to devise and implement legal strategies for managing default accounts.

* Guiding the team through legal actions, including claim filings, litigation initiation, and risk assessments.

* Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation:

* Ensuring ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing collections and financial services.

* Providing expert legal counsel on regulatory changes, industry best practices, and potential risks affecting the business.

* Contract Review and Negotiation:

* Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and approving a wide range of legal contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, and other business-critical documents.

* Ensuring contracts align with business goals while mitigating potential risks.

* Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

* Work closely with the executive leadership and other departments to provide legal perspectives on strategic initiatives, business transactions, and compliance matters.

* Support the company's growth by ensuring legal frameworks are in place for new ventures and partnerships.

Key Qualifications:

* Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

* Active license to practice law in the state of New York. Holding additional state licenses to practice law is a plus.

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in legal practice, with experience in litigation and contract law.

* Proven litigation experience in Onondaga County is preferred.

* Familiarity with debt recovery practices and collections law is a strong advantage.

* Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

* Ability to thrive independently and as part of a dynamic, collaborative team.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in NY, and in CNY, as well as one of best places to work in Collections. Compensation is targeted at a base salary range of $150k to $200k, plus bonus and benefits. Base salary and overall compensation will be determined by number of years of directly relevant experience. This role is in Onondaga County, with flexible in-office options.

Solutus has been retained as the exclusive representative for this desirable search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.

Ref. #880-SLS