Legal Counsel – Litigation Manager

Credit Acceptance

. Handle a diverse portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation disputes .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSouthfield • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation management, consumer financial protection laws, and legal research, while effectively collaborating with team members and outside counsel to resolve disputes and enhance compliance. Proven ability to analyze complaint trends and communicate findings to executives.

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Licensed AttorneyLitigation ExperienceLegal Research and WritingConsumer Finance LawWestlaw Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Litigation ManagementWritten DiscoveryTaking and Defending DepositionsMotion PracticeTrial ExperienceArbitration ExperienceComplaint Trend AnalysisNegotiating SettlementsEditing Legal BriefsPreparing Witnesses

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCoachingTraining

Industry Keywords

Consumer Protection LawsDebt CollectionCredit ReportingTelephone Consumer Protection ActCommercial Contract LitigationState or Federal RegulatorsComplianceComplaint Management ProgramLegal ManagementCorporate Legal Department

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle a diverse portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation disputes
Ensure the Company, team members, dealers, and third-party service providers comply with Company policies, procedures, and applicable consumer protection laws and regulations
Research and resolve complaints
Manage outside counsel within a reasonable budget
Counsel the business on lessons learned
Enforce and defend the Company’s interests in litigation and disputed matters
Manage litigation and pre-litigation complaints submitted through governmental agencies, the Better Business Bureau, or an email portal
Work with team members, customers, dealers, and third-party service providers to de-escalate and resolve disputes
Retain, oversee, and direct outside legal counsel, including negotiating fee arrangements, cost-effective staffing, and litigation strategy
Perform substantive litigation work, including working with experts, editing legal briefs, preparing witnesses, and negotiating settlements
Keep the legal management team apprised of significant legal issues and solicit input as appropriate
Execute aspects of the Company’s Complaint Management Program
Monitor complaints, industry litigation, and news publications to enhance compliance with consumer financial protection laws
Perform complaint trend analyses
Report compliance, coaching, training, and policy opportunities
Work with Corporate Legal Department attorneys to reduce business risk based on lessons learned
Summarize observations for Company executives
Develop expertise in consumer financial protection laws
Perform legal research and document findings in formal white papers where appropriate
Receive periodic performance feedback from team members throughout the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed as an attorney to practice law
Minimum of 5 years as a practicing lawyer with law firm litigation experience
Litigation experience including all aspects of written discovery, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and trial or arbitration experience
Experience working directly with clients
Excellent professional and academic credentials
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Familiarity with Westlaw
Preferred: experience in consumer finance law, debt collection, credit reporting, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, commercial contract litigation, or arbitration
Preferred: experience representing clients in matters with state or federal regulators
Must not require sponsorship now or in the future to work legally for Credit Acceptance, including H-1B, H-4, or F-1 OPT visa holders
Required degrees must have been earned at institutions of higher education accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan
401(K) match
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Many nonstandard benefits
Flexible work arrangement: work from home with occasional planned travel to the Southfield, Michigan office
Ability to work at the Southfield, Michigan office if requested by the team member