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Corporate Associate roles at U.S. law firms and financial institutions routinely qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer-sponsored visa pathways accessible for candidates with a J.D., LL.M., or relevant graduate degree. Many large firms are cap-exempt or file early, so your timing and employer targeting matter as much as your credentials.
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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join our Vendor Oversight team for legal collections. This role is responsible for providing legal guidance, oversight, and risk management for third-party collection agencies, law firms, recovery vendors, and servicing partners operating on behalf of the company. The candidate will serve as an advisor to business stakeholders, perform legal and compliance reviews of vendor operations, conduct annual on-site audits and quarterly performance reviews, and lead strategic initiatives designed to enhance governance, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance across the collections ecosystem. This position requires substantial domestic travel to conduct vendor audits, and review and assess vendor compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support and guidance regarding third-party collection agencies, collection law firms, and related service providers.
- Review and assess vendor compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Evaluate vendor controls, complaint management processes, litigation practices, consumer communications, licensing requirements, training programs, and data privacy safeguards.
- Manage active caseload of files or issues within scope of responsibility.
- Perform extensive research of legal principles and precedents.
- May also engage and partner with firms to ensure compliance with the MCM firm manuals and policies.
- Advise business partners on applicable federal and state consumer financial services laws, collections regulations, and ethical obligations.
- May assist more senior members of the department on more complex matters and special projects, applying appropriate legal judgment and sound business logic.
Education
Master or Advanced. JD degree from an accredited law school
Passed Bar from any state
LANGUAGE
Required: English
Experience
Required: 2+ years of relevant legal experience in a variety of legal subjects; prior experience in managing and developing attorneys and staff. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Strong communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
Preferred: Prior experience in both law firms and corporate settings; prior experience in the collections or financial industry.
STARTING COMPENSATION
Annual Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)
If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:
- Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
- Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
- Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
- Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
- Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 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.
SUCCESS PROFILE
No matter the role, our most successful team members embody a winning combination of these qualities.
- Drive for Results
- Innovation and Agility
- Leading and Enabling Change
- Building Effective Partnerships
- Developing Self and Others
OUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE
We understand the importance of the balance between work and life, between fun and professionalism, and between being a corporation and being a community. That’s why we provide compensation structures and benefit plans tailored to each of our global hubs, and then enhance them with a wide range of programs that support your personal and professional growth. It’s our way of showing you that we recognize your value, understand what’s important to you, and want to reward your contributions.
- Holistic Wellness: We’re focused on your wellbeing, and that means supporting you across all dimensions of wellness through company sponsored team building events, wellness challenges, lunch & learns, webinars, on-site events to foster bonds with colleagues, and more!
- Work-Life Balance: Our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive in and out of the office. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, generous PTO, and inclusive parental leave policies that allow new parents to bond with their growing families. Our commitment to your work-life balance is at the heart of it all.
- Healthcare: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure your continued health, plus wellness reimbursements for fitness membership, Weight Watchers, nutrition coaching, mental health and fitness apps, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), group sports, and more!
- Perks: Enjoy office transport services, free online books library, free daily healthy meals, on-site cafeteria, games rooms, relaxation areas, employee group discount program, and our concierge support to optimize your workday.
- Career Path & Development: Grow at MCM with comprehensive paid training and development programs—including our very own MCM Academy—as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
- Pay & Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for incentives or annual bonus compensation.
- Awards & Recognition: Enjoy the spotlight with a commitment to honoring great results—ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like our Encore Honors program where you get to choose the prize that best fits your needs!
- Tuition Assistance: Unlock your full potential with tuition reimbursement program aligned to your career goals. We will support your professional development ambitions.
- Volunteerism Support: Enjoy up to 8 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to $2,500 per employee annually.
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
Here at MCM, we are guided by a deep sense of purpose and an unwavering dedication to making a positive difference. Our doors are open to innovative and diverse perspectives, as we foster a collaborative environment where every voice is heard and celebrated. At the core of our success lies a profound commitment to our people – we invest in your growth and development, empowering you to reach your fullest potential and make a lasting impact.
THE ENCORE PROMISE
The Encore Promise is our global employee value proposition, specifically created to showcase the supportive and dynamic environment our current and prospective colleagues can expect every single day. It is co-created based on our people’s feedback and is rooted in real experiences of people working at Encore.
INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement, while creating spaces for all people to bring their authentic selves to work.
IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITIES
Just as we look to improve the financial health and wellbeing of our consumers, we look to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. MCM is dedicated to serving our communities through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committees, along with individual and team efforts. This culminates with our Global Volunteering Month every July where we dedicate over 1,000 hours to giving back to our communities everywhere.
You get to work with extraordinarily talented, dedicated people. It’s not the kind of place where you succeed when someone else fails. We’re a consensus-driven company that’s built on trust.
Ryan Bell
President of Midland Credit Management
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated attorney to join our Vendor Oversight team for legal collections. This role is responsible for providing legal guidance, oversight, and risk management for third-party collection agencies, law firms, recovery vendors, and servicing partners operating on behalf of the company. The candidate will serve as an advisor to business stakeholders, perform legal and compliance reviews of vendor operations, conduct annual on-site audits and quarterly performance reviews, and lead strategic initiatives designed to enhance governance, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance across the collections ecosystem. This position requires substantial domestic travel to conduct vendor audits, and review and assess vendor compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support and guidance regarding third-party collection agencies, collection law firms, and related service providers.
- Review and assess vendor compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Evaluate vendor controls, complaint management processes, litigation practices, consumer communications, licensing requirements, training programs, and data privacy safeguards.
- Manage active caseload of files or issues within scope of responsibility.
- Perform extensive research of legal principles and precedents.
- May also engage and partner with firms to ensure compliance with the MCM firm manuals and policies.
- Advise business partners on applicable federal and state consumer financial services laws, collections regulations, and ethical obligations.
- May assist more senior members of the department on more complex matters and special projects, applying appropriate legal judgment and sound business logic.
Education
Master or Advanced. JD degree from an accredited law school
Passed Bar from any state
LANGUAGE
Required: English
Experience
Required: 2+ years of relevant legal experience in a variety of legal subjects; prior experience in managing and developing attorneys and staff. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Strong communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
Preferred: Prior experience in both law firms and corporate settings; prior experience in the collections or financial industry.
STARTING COMPENSATION
Annual Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)
If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:
- Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
- Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
- Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
- Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
- Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
- Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 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.
SUCCESS PROFILE
No matter the role, our most successful team members embody a winning combination of these qualities.
- Drive for Results
- Innovation and Agility
- Leading and Enabling Change
- Building Effective Partnerships
- Developing Self and Others
OUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE
We understand the importance of the balance between work and life, between fun and professionalism, and between being a corporation and being a community. That’s why we provide compensation structures and benefit plans tailored to each of our global hubs, and then enhance them with a wide range of programs that support your personal and professional growth. It’s our way of showing you that we recognize your value, understand what’s important to you, and want to reward your contributions.
- Holistic Wellness: We’re focused on your wellbeing, and that means supporting you across all dimensions of wellness through company sponsored team building events, wellness challenges, lunch & learns, webinars, on-site events to foster bonds with colleagues, and more!
- Work-Life Balance: Our total rewards package is designed to help you thrive in and out of the office. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, generous PTO, and inclusive parental leave policies that allow new parents to bond with their growing families. Our commitment to your work-life balance is at the heart of it all.
- Healthcare: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure your continued health, plus wellness reimbursements for fitness membership, Weight Watchers, nutrition coaching, mental health and fitness apps, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), group sports, and more!
- Perks: Enjoy office transport services, free online books library, free daily healthy meals, on-site cafeteria, games rooms, relaxation areas, employee group discount program, and our concierge support to optimize your workday.
- Career Path & Development: Grow at MCM with comprehensive paid training and development programs—including our very own MCM Academy—as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
- Pay & Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for incentives or annual bonus compensation.
- Awards & Recognition: Enjoy the spotlight with a commitment to honoring great results—ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like our Encore Honors program where you get to choose the prize that best fits your needs!
- Tuition Assistance: Unlock your full potential with tuition reimbursement program aligned to your career goals. We will support your professional development ambitions.
- Volunteerism Support: Enjoy up to 8 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to $2,500 per employee annually.
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
Here at MCM, we are guided by a deep sense of purpose and an unwavering dedication to making a positive difference. Our doors are open to innovative and diverse perspectives, as we foster a collaborative environment where every voice is heard and celebrated. At the core of our success lies a profound commitment to our people – we invest in your growth and development, empowering you to reach your fullest potential and make a lasting impact.
THE ENCORE PROMISE
The Encore Promise is our global employee value proposition, specifically created to showcase the supportive and dynamic environment our current and prospective colleagues can expect every single day. It is co-created based on our people’s feedback and is rooted in real experiences of people working at Encore.
INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement, while creating spaces for all people to bring their authentic selves to work.
IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITIES
Just as we look to improve the financial health and wellbeing of our consumers, we look to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. MCM is dedicated to serving our communities through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committees, along with individual and team efforts. This culminates with our Global Volunteering Month every July where we dedicate over 1,000 hours to giving back to our communities everywhere.
You get to work with extraordinarily talented, dedicated people. It’s not the kind of place where you succeed when someone else fails. We’re a consensus-driven company that’s built on trust.
Ryan Bell
President of Midland Credit Management
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Associate
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Your J.D., LL.M., or master's in finance or business must directly relate to the Corporate Associate role. If you hold a foreign law degree, confirm it's evaluated as a U.S. equivalent before your employer files the LCA with DOL.
Target law firms with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofits, and affiliated research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Some large law firms with university affiliations or public interest arms qualify, letting you start work immediately without waiting for an October 1 start date.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Corporate Associate roles on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts time spent applying to firms that claim they sponsor but have no DOL certification record backing that up.
Request the LCA wage level before accepting
Your offer letter won't show your LCA wage level, but it determines whether USCIS views your compensation as genuine. Ask your recruiter which wage level the firm intends to certify under before you sign, since Level I filings in high-salary practice areas draw additional scrutiny.
Anticipate PERM if you plan to stay long-term
Many Corporate Associates pursue an EB-2 or EB-3 green card after two to three years. Ask during the offer stage whether the firm has a formal sponsorship policy for associates, since PERM labor certification can take 18 months or more to complete before I-140 filing.
Align your bar admission timeline with H-1B filing
USCIS requires that you meet all state licensing requirements to practice law when the H-1B petition is filed. If your bar results are pending, your employer may need to file for a non-attorney Corporate Associate role or wait until licensure is confirmed to avoid an RFE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS considers a Corporate Associate role a specialty occupation when a J.D., LL.M., or equivalent graduate degree in a directly related field is a standard requirement. Firms strengthen the petition by documenting that industry practice requires a specific degree, not just any bachelor's-level credential.
Do I need bar admission to get H-1B sponsorship as a Corporate Associate?
Generally yes, if the role requires you to practice law. USCIS expects you to meet all licensure requirements at the time the petition is filed, not at a future date. If you're awaiting bar results, your employer may file for a non-attorney transactional role under a related title until admission is confirmed, though this approach carries its own scrutiny.
Which visa types do Corporate Associate roles typically support?
H-1B is the most common path, covering specialty occupation roles in law and finance. LL.M. graduates from Chile or Singapore may qualify for the H-1B1 visa instead, which skips the lottery. TN visa status does not cover attorney or standard corporate law roles. J-1 visa training programs exist at some firms but are less common for full associate positions.
How do I find Corporate Associate roles where the employer genuinely sponsors visas?
Browse Corporate Associate listings on Migrate Mate, which shows only employers with verified sponsorship history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend applying to firms that list sponsorship as possible but have never filed a certified LCA for the role.
Can a foreign-trained lawyer get H-1B sponsorship as a Corporate Associate at a U.S. firm?
Yes, but your foreign law degree must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. Firms typically require a credential evaluation from a recognized service and, in most states, you'll still need to pass the bar exam. Some firms hire foreign LL.M. graduates specifically for cross-border or international practice groups, which can strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Corporate Associate jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.