Job Title: Sr. In-House Counsel
Classification: W2 - Full Time; Exempt
Location: 841 Apollo St., El Segundo, CA
Department: Legal/Servicing
Supervisor: EVP of Legal
The Company:
Rockpoint Legal Funding is one of the largest and most reputable legal funding companies on the West Coast, offering a helping hand to plaintiffs and their families while their attorneys fight for a fair settlement. With the ultimate goal of helping people ease the stress of these legal matters, Rockpoint provides a suite of services to personal injury attorneys, including non-recourse pre-and post-settlement funding, cost advances, and medical lien purchases. Founded in 2015, Rockpoint has realized consistent quarter-over-quarter growth and is very well capitalized to continue its historical track record of growth and excellent customer service.
Rockpoint is the sole funding company to have an endorsement from the Consumer Association of California (CAOC), the statewide consumer attorney association.
Position Description:
The Associate General Counsel will provide legal counsel and support across various aspects of the company's operations. This role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, advising on regulatory compliance, managing litigation, and ensuring the company’s activities adhere to legal requirements. This multifaceted position necessitates an individual who possesses meticulous attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills, all within the framework of a dynamic, fast-paced setting where unwavering ethical and professional standards are paramount.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Counsel: Provide legal advice to management and departments on a variety of legal issues including corporate compliance, contracts, litigation, finance, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests.
- Litigation Management: Oversee and manage the company’s involvement in litigation, including coordinating with external counsel, research and analysis, handling discovery, reviewing and responding to subpoenas, and representing the company in legal proceedings.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Monitor changes in legislation and advise the company on potential impacts.
- Policy Development: Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk.
- Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Training and Education: Conduct legal training sessions for employees on relevant legal topics and company policies.
- Corporate Governance: Assist in corporate governance matters, including preparing and maintaining corporate records and filings.
- Collections: Support the Collections team - gather information on the settlement of a case and determine a solution to the matter, up to and including litigation. Keep up with cases in the portfolio and stay on top of issues requiring monitoring and/or legal escalation.
- Finance: Maintain a working knowledge of the finance industry and banking compliance issues.
Qualifications:
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Bar Admission: Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Experience:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel experience.
- Experience in areas such as personal injury litigation, contract law, employment law, healthcare and/or regulatory compliance.
- Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong negotiation skills,
- Excellent research (Westlaw or Lexis preferred), writing and verbal communication skills.
- Adept at Excel, spreadsheets and technology
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strategic solution-finder
- Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the business.
- Familiarity with the regulatory environment specific to the industry (e.g., litigation, technology, healthcare, finance).
- Attributes:
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
Rockpoint’s Core Values:
➢ Be Efficient
➢ Be Collaborative & Communicate Constantly
➢ Be Accountable
➢ Be Ethical, Always
➢ Care
➢ Have Fun!
Compensation:
$130,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually
Benefits:
➢ 401(k) +matching
➢ Dental Insurance
➢ Health insurance
➢ Vision insurance
➢ HSA/FSA
➢ Life insurance
➢ Generous paid time off
➢ 529 college saving plan
➢ Charity matching
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a current resume and optional cover letter. Please be prepared to submit references during the interview process, and upon offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete a background check by a third-party agency.
