Associate In-House Counsel

About Us

Veros Credit is committed to making vehicle ownership possible for everyone. Through our vast network of independent and franchise dealers, we have helped countless customers with their financing needs, allowing them to drive off in the vehicle they deserve.

We realize that our greatest assets are our employees, which is why we strive to make work welcoming and fun but offer limitless opportunities for growth and advancement. At Veros Credit, you can look forward to company events, free meals quarterly, holiday activities, and more. You will be greeted by friendly, positive, and ambitious team members, and work alongside leaders who encourage and value your new ideas. We are proud to say that it is this sense of community that makes us excited to walk through the door every day.

Some of our benefit offerings include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Accident, Hospital, Indemnity Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Transportation Reimbursement Benefit (Mass Transit, Carpool, and Plug-In Electric Vehicle)
• Referral Bonus
• Quarterly lunches
• Daily fresh fruit
• Office Starbucks Coffee/Latte/Espresso Machine
• And a lot more!

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer, the Associate In-House Counsel will assist in handling in-house litigation, provide legal advice to various business units, and will be assigned other projects as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in handling in-house litigation from inception to final resolution, including trial.
• Draft demand letters, responses to demands, discovery, pleadings, and law & motion.
• Make court appearances as needed.
• Assist the Chief Legal Officer with litigation strategy and resolution of claims; negotiate and draft settlement agreements.
• Coordinate and advise outside counsel on pending litigation matters.
• Work with business units to find creative solutions for legal issues.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate and admission to the California State Bar required, however recent graduates awaiting California Bar Exam results will be considered.
• 0 - 3 years of law firm or in-house litigation experience required.
• Strong legal writing and research skills using a variety of sources.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to interact with coworkers in a professional, tactful, and sensitive manner.
• The ability to effectively communicate with outside counsel and opposing counsel, and to negotiate the resolution of issues.
• Experience in consumer finance law is a plus.
• Experience in direct commercial lending or real estate is a plus.

Salary: $95,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually

Veros Credit, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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