Assistant General Counsel - Job ID 594

Job Details

Location : Arlington, VA

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Type : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Salary : $121,700.00 - $195,300.00

Description

We are seeking an attorney with 5+ years of experience in complex litigation and bankruptcy / creditor’s rights to play an integral role in the company’s legal organization.

You would be the seventh in-house lawyer reporting to the Deputy General Counsel. This position requires a detail-oriented, strategic thinker capable of navigating multifaceted legal challenges independently while providing sound legal advice to protect the company’s interests.

The position is a hybrid position requiring the attorney to work at least three days a week in the company’s office located in New York, New York, Arlington, Virginia, or Los Angeles, California.

What you will do :

• Handle complex litigation, bankruptcy / creditor’s rights, and judgment enforcement matters arising from company functions, financing agreements, bankruptcies initiated by individuals or businesses, contract disputes, as well as other matters.
• Supervise outside counsel in connection with complex litigation, judgment enforcement and / or bankruptcy / creditor’s rights matters providing regular updates to senior management.
• Collaborate with outside counsel to effectively manage a large portfolio of cases, ensuring alignment with company strategy and goals and maximizing efficiencies.
• Provide expert legal advice and support to internal teams on litigation, bankruptcy / creditor’s rights, and judgment enforcement matters, ensuring compliance with all relevant internal policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions, as required.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies to minimize risk and costs associated with legal proceedings, and advise on potential litigation risks.
• Review, draft, and revise legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, other court filings, and discovery.
• Assist in the management of, and compliance with, legal budgets related to litigation, judgment enforcement and bankruptcy matters.
• Assist in supervising a team of paralegals in connection with litigation, judgment enforcement and bankruptcy matters.

What We’re Looking For :

• JD with excellent academic and professional credentials.
• Member in good standing of the New York, Virginia, or California bar or eligible for admission upon motion.
• Exceptional analytical, oral and written communication, negotiation and organizational skills.
• Flexible, with the ability to adjust to circumstances in a growing company and assist with projects on an as-needed basis.
• Independent, self-starter, adept at managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent presentation and training skills.
• Minimum five years’ experience in complex litigation and bankruptcy / creditor’s rights at well-established US-based or international law firm.
• Judicial clerkship a plus.
• Judgment enforcement experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of legal matters, including coordinating with outside counsel.

Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes :

• Competitive Base Salary Range of $121,700 - $195,300 depending on geographic location and experience.
• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility Up to 10% annually.
• Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC).
• 100% Company Paid Insurances : Basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance : Supplemental life insurance and enhanced short and long-term disability coverage available.
• Paid Parental Leave : Company-paid parental leave beyond state-mandated policies.
• LifeBalance Program : Discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness.
• Plum Benefits Discount Program : Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement.
• Transit Reimbursement : For all work-related travel.
• Paid Time Off : 120 Hours of Paid Time Off, with rollover options.
• Retirement Benefits : 401K plan with a 25% match on employee contributions.

About Kapitus :

Kapitus is one of the most reliable and respected names in small business financing. We provide small businesses with the financing they need when, and how it is needed.

We have spent our entire existence building a culture that makes us excited to come to work in the morning. Our company is fast-paced, and teammates need to be self-directed and have an internal motivation to do the right thing, even when it takes hard work.

We show our teammates our appreciation by offering great benefits, competitive pay, and solid opportunity for growth.

Company Mission :

At Kapitus, we strive to empower every business to succeed by providing the best financing options when they need it and how they need it.

We promise to keep the best interests of our clients at the center of the financing process by operating with transparency, fairness, and integrity.

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