Mid Level Legal Counsel Jobs
Mid level legal counsel jobs go to attorneys ready to own matters end to end, guide junior colleagues, and advise business units with limited oversight. Across 46% remote and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Retail, and Electronics & Hardware, employers like Apple, Amazon, and CRUSOE are hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
This role requires having passed the CA Bar, no exceptions, no matter location
The Staff Counsel drafts, reviews and files legal pleadings. This person also manages and resolves collection litigation, provides legal support for the collections litigation business unit, and interacts with outside counsel as necessary. This person provides legal advice in connection with the company's business operations and supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities. The Staff Counsel II may also supervise non-legal personnel within the office.
Responsibilities
- Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff.
- Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, vendors, outside counsel, and consumers. Limit company exposure through effective advocacy on behalf of the Company in hearings, trials, and mediations. Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery and respond to discovery and prepare and attend hearings and trials.
- Represent client in highly contested cases, counterclaims, appeals and cross claims.
- Ensure adherence to Consumer Bill of Rights by enforcing relevant company policies. Determine appropriate settlements with consumers experiencing temporary or permanent hardships and communicate with consumer and counsel to encourage financial recover.
- Assist with special projects.
- Provide legal advice to company to support compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced
FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
Experience: 3+ years legal work experience.
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong execution skills; highly accurate in both written and verbal communication
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to make sound judgment and exercise discretion on legal matters
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail
- Strong business acumen
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced
FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
Experience: 3+ years legal work experience
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent with detail and analytical, accuracy and follow-through abilities
- Experience with legal case management software
- Experience managing or training paralegals and legal assistants
Starting Compensation
Annual Salary: $77,000.00 - $88,000.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)
If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:
- Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
- Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
- Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
- Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
- Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
- Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.
- New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
- Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.
Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU. We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.
About us
Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.
Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact Talent@mcmcg.com.
INTRODUCTION
This role requires having passed the CA Bar, no exceptions, no matter location
The Staff Counsel drafts, reviews and files legal pleadings. This person also manages and resolves collection litigation, provides legal support for the collections litigation business unit, and interacts with outside counsel as necessary. This person provides legal advice in connection with the company's business operations and supports corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities. The Staff Counsel II may also supervise non-legal personnel within the office.
Responsibilities
- Create, review, direct and resolve collection litigation matters cost-effectively by working with business clients and legal support staff.
- Maintain and enhance company reputation with courts, vendors, outside counsel, and consumers. Limit company exposure through effective advocacy on behalf of the Company in hearings, trials, and mediations. Negotiate with opposing counsel, conduct discovery and respond to discovery and prepare and attend hearings and trials.
- Represent client in highly contested cases, counterclaims, appeals and cross claims.
- Ensure adherence to Consumer Bill of Rights by enforcing relevant company policies. Determine appropriate settlements with consumers experiencing temporary or permanent hardships and communicate with consumer and counsel to encourage financial recover.
- Assist with special projects.
- Provide legal advice to company to support compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced
FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
Experience: 3+ years legal work experience.
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong execution skills; highly accurate in both written and verbal communication
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to make sound judgment and exercise discretion on legal matters
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail
- Strong business acumen
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Master's or Advanced
FIELD OF STUDY: JD degree from an accredited law school
Experience: 3+ years legal work experience
CERTIFICATION(S): Juris Doctorate
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent with detail and analytical, accuracy and follow-through abilities
- Experience with legal case management software
- Experience managing or training paralegals and legal assistants
Starting Compensation
Annual Salary: $77,000.00 - $88,000.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)
If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:
- Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
- Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
- Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
- Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
- Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
- Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you.
- New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
- Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.
Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU. We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within.
About us
Headquartered in the United States, Encore Capital Group (Encore) is a publicly traded international specialty finance company operating in various countries around the globe. Through our businesses - such as Midland Credit Management and Cabot Credit Management - we help consumers to restore their financial health as we further our Mission of creating pathways to economic freedom. Our commitment to building a positive workplace culture and a best-in-class employee experience have earned us accolades including Great Place to Work® certifications in many geographies where we operate. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive at a company that values innovation, inclusion and excellence, then Encore Capital Group is the right place for you.
Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected under applicable law. If you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact Talent@mcmcg.com.
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Mid Level Legal Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level legal counsel job?
Position your experience around ownership and judgment, not just task completion. Highlight matters you managed independently, deals you closed, or legal risk you identified and resolved without close supervision. Tailor your application to show subject-matter depth in the employer's industry, and emphasize any cross-functional work where you advised non-legal stakeholders directly.
Which companies hire mid level legal counsels?
Companies hiring mid level legal counsels right now include Apple, Amazon, and CRUSOE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large corporations with in-house legal departments, growth-stage companies building out their legal function, and regulated industries that need attorneys who can operate with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level legal counsel jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by practice area and employer. About 46% of mid level legal counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with transactional and compliance-focused roles tending to offer more flexibility than positions that require regular court appearances or in-person executive advising.
How do I move up to a mid level legal counsel role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on depth and demonstrated independence. Focus on developing a clear practice area, taking ownership of discrete projects rather than supporting others, and building a record of sound judgment on real matters. Attorneys who proactively advise on risk rather than waiting to be asked tend to move up faster.
Which industries hire the most mid level legal counsels?
Mid Level legal counsel roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors typically have ongoing regulatory, commercial, and contractual demands that require experienced in-house attorneys who can manage legal work independently without routing everything to outside counsel.