In-House Litigation Attorney

About the Role

Our client, a financial services firm that partners with small businesses to help them qualify for and maximize federal programs, is looking for a seasoned Georgia-licensed litigation attorney to take ownership of a high-volume docket of commercial and civil disputes. The matters center on customer non-payment, breach of contract, and enforcing contractual obligations.

This is an in-house litigation seat, not a tax litigation role. The attorney will independently run matters end to end, from the initial case evaluation and filing through discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, hearings, and post-judgment collection.

The position offers meaningful case ownership, direct access to legal leadership, and the chance to litigate without the billable-hour demands of a traditional firm.

Responsibilities

• Handle disputes involving fee recovery, contract enforcement, and customer non-payment through litigation, mediation, arbitration, and negotiation
• Prepare and review pleadings, demand letters, settlement agreements, and related legal documents
• Appear on behalf of the company where permitted and work closely with outside counsel when needed
• Design and carry out resolution strategies that align with the company’s operational and financial objectives
• Negotiate settlements that maximize recovery while limiting cost and legal exposure
• Build and improve internal processes for escalation, enforcement, and dispute management
• Track and report on legal spend, cycle times, and recovery results
• Partner with Executive Leadership, Operations, and Finance on cash flow and risk management priorities
• Expand in-house capabilities to reduce dependence on outside counsel

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active member of the Georgia bar
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in dispute resolution, litigation, mediation, or arbitration
• Litigation background strongly preferred
• Track record of managing disputes from inception to resolution
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded, able to weigh legal rigor against business realities
• Comfortable juggling multiple matters at once in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience building out or scaling an in-house legal or collections function
• Background in professional services, fintech, SaaS, real estate, or financial services
• History of lowering legal spend while improving recovery outcomes
• Supervisory experience with junior attorneys, paralegals, or legal operations staff

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $175,000 to $200,000 plus a performance-based bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development support
• Direct collaboration with the founders and senior legal leadership
• Hybrid flexibility to accommodate court days; office located in the south metro Atlanta area

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