Job Title: Multi-State Litigation Counsel (FL & NY/NJ Barred)Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (100% On-Site)
Company: ARS
Role OverviewARS is seeking a high-caliber
Multi-State Litigation Counsel to work on-site at our corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This pivotal role delivers high-level legal direction, manages litigation matters, mitigates operational exposure, and ensures full regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Critical Requirement: Candidates
must be actively admitted to the Florida Bar AND hold active Bar admission in at least one additional state (strong preference for
New York or
New Jersey).
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Advisory: Serve as primary legal counsel to executive leadership on key business decisions, litigation exposures, and regulatory risk mitigation.
- Litigation & Case Oversight: Manage, evaluate, and direct active consumer defense and protection cases; drive pre-trial and settlement strategies to secure favorable resolutions.
- Multi-Jurisdictional Strategy: Oversee regional litigation matters and direct external local counsel across Florida and Northeast jurisdictions (NY/NJ).
- Corporate Governance & Compliance: Monitor evolving state and federal laws (including consumer protection and debt defense regulations), adjusting internal policies to keep corporate operations compliant and ahead of legislative shifts.
- Drafting & Negotiations: Draft, review, and finalize high-priority contracts, pleadings, and legal documentation designed to defend company rights and limit liability.
- Attorney Network Management: Vet, retain, and manage external network counsel across primary operating jurisdictions as geographic demands grow.
Required Qualifications & Credentials- Bar Admissions (Strict Requirement):
- Must be an active member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
- Must hold an active Bar admission in at least one additional state (active admission in New York or New Jersey is strongly preferred).
- Legal Experience: Minimum 3+ years of practice in consumer litigation, consumer debt defense, or consumer protection law.
- Work Location: 100% On-Site in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
- Skills: Strong courtroom strategy, contract drafting prowess, regulatory acumen, and unwavering ethical standards.
What We Offer- Competitive base salary and performance incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) / retirement plan options.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
- Professional development assistance and Bar dues support.
- Opportunity to lead legal strategy for an established national brand.
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