In-House Counsel

ERTC EXPRESS- Empowering Businesses, Securing Futures

About ERTC Express: ERTC Express partners with small businesses to maximize their eligibility for federal programs such as the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and the FFCRA tax credit. We provide expert financial guidance to help our clients succeed while maintaining efficient financial operations.

Position Summary

 We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to manage and lead the company’s dispute resolution and enforcement efforts, with a primary focus on arbitration, mediation, and litigation related to customer non-payment and contract enforcement.

This role will serve as the key member of the in-house legal function and will be responsible for driving favorable outcomes in disputes while balancing legal strategy, cost efficiency, and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a pragmatic legal professional with strong litigation instincts and a demonstrated ability to resolve and negotiate positive resolutions to matters efficiently and effectively.                                                

Key Responsibilities

●      Manage disputes involving customer non-payment, contract enforcement, and fee recovery through negotiation, arbitration, mediation, and litigation

●      Draft and oversee demand letters, pleadings, settlement agreements, and related legal documentation

●      Represent the company in proceedings where permitted and coordinate closely with outside counsel as necessary

●      Develop and execute dispute resolution strategies aligned with financial and operational goals

●      Negotiate settlements that maximize recovery while minimizing legal risk and expense

●      Establish and refine internal escalation, enforcement, and dispute management processes

●      Monitor and report on recovery performance, cycle times, and legal spend

●      Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership to support cash flow and risk management objectives

●      Reduce reliance on outside counsel by expanding in-house capabilities

Requirements

●      Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

●      Active bar admission in Georgia

●      5+ years of relevant experience in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or dispute resolution

●      Litigation experience strongly preferred

●      Demonstrated experience managing disputes from initiation through resolution

●      Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills

●      Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal rigor and commercial realities

●      Proven ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

●     Experience building or scaling in-house legal or collections functions

●      Background in financial services, real estate, SaaS, fintech, or professional services

●      Experience reducing legal spend while improving recovery outcomes

●      Leadership experience managing paralegals, legal operations, or junior legal staff.

Benefits

●      Remote within Georgia with required periodic attendance at our Peachtree City office and in-person court appearances, primarily in Gwinnett County

●      Work alongside co-founders and Miami based Sr. Legal Counsel

●      Health insurance; Dental insurance; Employee assistance program; Health savings account

●      Paid time off

●      Vision insurance

●      Life Insurance

●      Short Term Disability

●      Long Term Disability

●      Holiday Pay 

●      Hybrid / Remote flexibility

●      Professional Development

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