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The position requires advising business units on compliance with FDCPA, FCRA, and other relevant laws, as well as managing mediation, arbitration, and other legal proceedings while staying informed on legislative and regulatory developments. Act as liaison, counsel and general resource to the various business units as assigned as well as providing specific expertise regarding debt collection, consumer and business bankruptcy law.

Summary:In this role, you will conduct legal research, provide analysis, and advise the business on various legal matters. You will assist in managing litigation and pre-litigation issues, including settlement negotiations, employment of outside counsel, and indemnification matters. Additionally, you will draft, review, and edit contracts and pleadings, and develop defense strategies. The position requires advising business units on compliance with FDCPA, FCRA, and other relevant laws, as well as managing mediation, arbitration, and other legal proceedings while staying informed on legislative and regulatory developments. This position is also responsible for managing Paralegals, and reports directly to the Assistant General Counsel.Roles & Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform legal research on identified issues, provide analysis, and advise business on findings.</li><li>Assist in management of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including but not limited to settlement negotiation, employment and coordination of outside counsel, analysis and coordination of all indemnification issues.</li><li>Review, edit and draft contract documents as assigned.</li><li>Advise business units on legal matters.</li><li>Act as liaison, counsel and general resource to the various business units as assigned as well as providing specific expertise regarding debt collection, consumer and business bankruptcy law.</li><li>Assist with defense/resolution strategy; review and modify outside counsel pleadings.</li><li>Develop, review and revise pleadings, motions, memos, and discovery.</li><li>Analyze, review, and modify business policy and procedures as assigned to ensure compliance with FDCPA, FCRA, and all applicable Federal and State statutes, regulations, and case law precedent.</li><li>Direct and manage mediation and arbitration proceedings.</li><li>Analyze litigation trends, case development and applicable legislative and regulatory developments.</li><li>Other specific assignments related to servicing the legal needs of the organization. and/or the management and oversight needs for the Legal Department.</li></ul>Skills & Qualifications:<ul><li>4-7 years of experience as an attorney.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, particularly with senior business management.</li><li>Demonstrated problem-solving and integrative thinking skills.</li><li>Ability to work with and manage a diverse group of employees and outside professionals.</li><li>Excellent legal research and writing skills.</li><li>An integrative thinker who is able to recognize connections between various matters and reach an efficient and wholistic solution.</li><li>A problem solver/critical thinker- able to operate effectively within areas of expertise to identify problems and solutions.</li><li>Intellectually curious- enthusiastic to learn new processes and willing to self-educate on new processes when necessary.</li><li>A champion for change- demonstrating the ability to promote and implement high impact change.</li><li>A multi-tasker and project manager- able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Work experience in creditor rights, consumer law, bankruptcy, litigation defense, administrative law, loan servicing or financial services law.</li><li>Membership in a state bar.</li></ul>Educational Requirements:<ul><li>JD from accredited law school required</li></ul>

Resurgent Capital Services

Corporate Counsel

Broadbean

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The GC is expected to engage deeply in the work setting direction, making judgment calls, and personally handling complex legal matters while building legal infrastructure that scales with the firm. The General Counsel (GC) serves as the firm's senior legal leader, responsible for the direct oversight, management, and execution of all legal matters across the enterprise.

General Counsel Position OverviewThe General Counsel (GC) serves as the firm's senior legal leader, responsible for the direct oversight, management, and execution of all legal matters across the enterprise. This role provides hands-on legal leadership while acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors.The GC ensures the firm's legal posture protects enterprise value, supports disciplined growth, and enables informed decision-making. This role is both strategic and operational, requiring active involvement in litigation oversight, contracts, governance, employment matters, and risk management. The GC is expected to engage deeply in the work setting direction, making judgment calls, and personally handling complex legal matters while building legal infrastructure that scales with the firm. Core MandateThe General Counsel's mandate is to:<ol><li>Provide practical, independent legal counsel to executive leadership and the Board</li><li>Maintain comprehensive oversight of enterprise legal risk, claims, and compliance</li><li>Ensure the firm's legal framework supports growth and stability.</li></ol>Key Responsibilities<ol><li> Legal Advisory & Enterprise Risk Oversight</li></ol><ul><li>Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO and a key advisor to the Executive Team and Board of Directors</li><li>Deliver independent, confidential, and candid legal advice, including when that advice requires saying "no" or slowing initiatives that exceed acceptable risk</li><li>Establish, document, and actively manage the firm's enterprise legal risk profile</li><li>Exercise legal judgment and go/no-go authority on contracts, pursuits, and strategic initiatives</li></ul> <ol start="2"><li> Litigation, Claims & Dispute Management</li></ol><ul><li>Directly manage all litigation, claims, and dispute matters, with particular depth in South Carolina and the Southeast</li><li>Manage professional liability, construction disputes, and other material legal exposures</li><li>Lead strategy, selection, and performance management of outside counsel, maintaining control over scope, cost, and outcomes</li><li>Collaborate strategically with insurers and brokers to reduce long-term risk and improve predictability</li><li>Focus on systemic risk reduction, consistency, and defensibility not reactive case-by-case decision-making</li></ul><ol start="3"><li> Corporate Governance & Fiduciary Advisory</li></ol><ul><li>Advise the Board and executive leadership on fiduciary duties, governance standards, and corporate compliance</li><li>Maintain working expertise in the South Carolina Business Corporation Act and applicable multi-state corporate law</li><li>Support governance processes that are rigorous yet practical, enabling timely and well-informed decisions</li><li>Act as a steady legal presence in sensitive, high-stakes, or confidential matters</li></ul><ol start="4"><li> Growth, Structure & Capital Readiness</li></ol><ul><li>Advise leadership on corporate entity structure, alignment, and long-term organizational evolution</li><li>Support legal readiness for acquisitions, reorganizations, ownership transitions, and strategic partnerships</li><li>Maintain working fluency with financial statements and P&Ls to inform legal, contractual, and risk decisions</li><li>Provide hands-on guidance on equity-related matters, including equity offerings, ownership structures, and compliance with applicable Blue Sky laws across the Southeast</li></ul> <ol start="5"><li> Contracting & Commercial Judgment</li></ol><ul><li>Establish and enforce enterprise-wide contract standards, review protocols, and escalation frameworks</li><li>Personally review and approve high-risk, non-standard, or strategically significant contracts and commercial agreements</li><li>Balance legal protection with commercial practicality, ensuring risk is understood and intentionally accepted where appropriate</li><li>Serve as a thought partner to leadership on risk-adjusted opportunity</li></ul><ol start="6"><li> Employment & HR Legal Leadership</li></ol><ul><li>Partner closely with HR leadership on compliance, policy development, and complex employee relations issues</li><li>Provide direct legal guidance on disciplinary actions, terminations, investigations, and workforce risk</li></ul><ol start="7"><li> Legal Function Leadership & Execution</li></ol><ul><li>Build, lead, and actively manage a scalable internal legal function, including Assocate Counsel and Paralegal support</li><li>Define clear decision authority, escalation paths, and accountability within the legal function</li><li>Create legal systems and processes that reduce friction, increase consistency, and support operational efficiency</li><li>Foster a pragmatic, business aligned legal culture, supportive, firm, and confident in setting boundaries when risk exceeds tolerance</li></ul>Qualifications & Experience<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school</li><li>Active bar admission; South Carolina licensure or eligibility strongly preferred</li><li>12+ years of progressive legal experience, ideally within A/E, construction, environmental, or professional services organizations</li><li>Demonstrated hands-on experience in litigation oversight, corporate governance, employment law, and commercial contracting</li><li>Proven experience advising CEOs, Boards of Directors, and senior leadership</li></ul>Leadership Attributes<ul><li>Trusted legal counselor with strong judgment and executive presence</li><li>Confident and composed; willing to provide difficult or unpopular advice when necessary</li><li>High integrity, discretion, and professionalism</li><li>Business minded with an understanding of financial and operational realities</li><li>Collaborative, pragmatic, and decisive</li></ul>Final PerspectiveThis role is designed for a hands-on General Counsel who wants meaningful responsibility, real accountability, and contribute thoughtful perspective to the firm's long-term trajectoryThe GC operates close to the decision making table guiding, protecting, and enabling the business through sound legal judgment and disciplined risk management. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a comprehensive list of duties, functions, or procedures that may be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this description and may, from time to time, reassign employees to alternate positions based on business needs. Such changes may occur without prior notice and are aimed at ensuring operational efficiency.  Overview of Bunnell-Lammons Engineering, Inc. At Bunnell-Lammons Engineering (BLE), our core principles shape everything we do. We put people first, prioritizing our clients, employees, and community in every decision. We believe trust is earned through honesty, dependability, and delivering on our promises. Clear, timely communication keeps our clients and partners informed, while a commitment to excellence drives us to produce work that consistently sets the standard in our industry. Most importantly, we honor every commitment we make and believe that no challenge is too complex when the right people work together. These values define who we are, how we operate, and the kind of team we continue to build. <table style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none"><tbody><tr><td style="width:233.75pt;border:solid 1pt;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">Notice to applicants:Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references and global watchlist screening.</td><td style="width:233.75pt;border:solid 1pt;border-left:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt">To be a considered applicant:Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and able to interview on site where the position is located.</td></tr></tbody></table> Benefits<ul><li style="line-height:107%">Medical/Vision/Dental</li><li style="line-height:107%">401(K) with partial company matching.</li><li style="line-height:107%">Life Insurance</li><li style="line-height:107%">Short/long term disability</li><li style="line-height:107%">Paid vacation</li><li style="line-height:107%">Paid sick leave.</li><li style="line-height:107%">Eight (8) paid holidays.</li><li style="line-height:107%">Vehicle allowance (conditions apply)</li><li style="line-height:107%">Employee Stock (Conditions apply)</li></ul>  Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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