In-House Counsel

ERTC Express

$110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Atlanta, GA
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active bar admission in Georgia
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or dispute resolution
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage disputes involving customer non-payment and contract enforcement
  • Draft and oversee demand letters and legal documentation
  • Represent the company in proceedings and coordinate with outside counsel
  • Develop and execute dispute resolution strategies
  • Negotiate settlements to maximize recovery while minimizing risk
  • Establish internal dispute management processes
  • Monitor and report on recovery performance and legal spend
  • Collaborate with Finance and Executive Leadership for cash flow objectives

Benefits

  • Remote work within Georgia with occasional office attendance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program and health savings account
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Remote and hybrid work flexibility
  • Professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to manage and lead the company's dispute resolution and enforcement efforts, with a primary focus on arbitration, mediation, and litigation related to customer non-payment and contract enforcement.

This role will serve as the key member of the in-house legal function and will be responsible for driving favorable outcomes in disputes while balancing legal strategy, cost efficiency, and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic legal professional with strong litigation instincts and a demonstrated ability to resolve and negotiate positive resolutions to matters efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage disputes involving customer non-payment, contract enforcement, and fee recovery through negotiation, arbitration, mediation, and litigation
• Draft and oversee demand letters, pleadings, settlement agreements, and related legal documentation
• Represent the company in proceedings where permitted and coordinate closely with outside counsel as necessary
• Develop and execute dispute resolution strategies aligned with financial and operational goals
• Negotiate settlements that maximize recovery while minimizing legal risk and expense
• Establish and refine internal escalation, enforcement, and dispute management processes
• Monitor and report on recovery performance, cycle times, and legal spend
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership to support cash flow and risk management objectives
• Reduce reliance on outside counsel by expanding in-house capabilities

Requirements
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in Georgia
• 5+ years of relevant experience in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or dispute resolution
• Litigation experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing disputes from initiation through resolution
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills
• Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal rigor and commercial realities
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience
• Experience building or scaling in-house legal or collections functions
• Background in financial services, real estate, SaaS, fintech, or professional services
• Experience reducing legal spend while improving recovery outcomes
• Leadership experience managing paralegals, legal operations, or junior legal staff.

Benefits

Remote within Georgia with required periodic attendance at our Peachtree City office and in-person court appearances, primarily in Gwinnett County
• Work alongside co-founders and Miami based Sr. Legal Counsel
• Health insurance; Dental insurance; Employee assistance program; Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Holiday Pay
• Hybrid / Remote flexibility
• Professional Development

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