Manager - Legal Affairs

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Global Services Group is a diverse organization of about 6,500 colleagues which operate under International Credit & Collections.  There are 2,300 partner colleagues, and multiple vendor partners. The teams play a critical role in protecting the company and enabling growth by minimizing financial losses and optimizing collection recoveries. Global Services Group also supports our customers in their most vulnerable times when they become subject to fraud. The organization is comprised of five groups – US Credit & Collections under which American Express Legal is assigned, Global Fraud, Global New Accounts, International Credit & Collections, and Global Commercial Credit & Underwriting.

The Manager - Legal Affairs must be familiar not only with the FDCPA but also every aspect of what constitutes a non-frivolous set of allegations that comprise the complaint to be filed in Court.  It is important that the attorney work closely with Administrative Staff to create the vital motions that move the litigation towards judgment such as motions for default or summary judgment. If pre-trial motions are successful, it is vital for the attorney to have the experience to apply for judgment and to have the ability to apply for post judgment remedies such as bank levy and wage garnishment.  Should pre-trial motions be unsuccessful it is imperative that the attorney be able to prepare for trial and apply necessary discovery tools and know how to introduce business records into evidence and apply the testimony of Custodians of business records.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The attorney must be admitted to practice law in the state of Texas and be thoroughly familiar with both state, local and federal rules and regulations with respect to collection of credit card debt
• The attorney should have at least 5 years litigation experience
• Experience in civil trial litigation is vital as well as a complete knowledge of every step of the legal process from the filing of the complaint in court through trial and post judgment remedies
• The ability to work with administrative assistants is a vital component of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to prioritize multiple cases at the same time and lead administrative assistants

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
• Career development and training opportunities

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