Senior Legal Counsel – Director, Corporate Finance & Securities

Credit Acceptance

. Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and proxy statements .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $225,800 - $263,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in corporate and securities law, including preparation and review of SEC filings and compliance with securities regulations. Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice and manage complex transactions in a fast-paced environment.

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JD From An Accredited Law School10+ Years Of Corporate And Securities ExperienceActive Admission To A U.S. State BarHands-On Experience With SEC FilingsWorking Command Of Securities Act And Exchange Act

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Hard Skills

Preparation Of SEC FilingsExchange Act ReportsProxy DisclosureSecurities Law ComplianceDrafting And Negotiation SkillsMateriality And Disclosure Risk AssessmentTransaction Document FinalizationSecurities Trading Policy AdministrationSection 16 ComplianceSecuritization Regulatory Requirements

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentAbility To Provide Clear AdviceAbility To Work Under Tight Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Admission To A U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

SEC RegulationsNasdaq Listing RequirementsProxy Advisory GuidanceSarbanes-OxleyDodd-Frank ProvisionsPublic-Company Governance PracticesAsset-Backed SecuritizationsWarehouse FacilitiesRevolving Credit FacilitiesSpecial-Purpose Financing Subsidiaries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and proxy statements
Review earnings releases, call scripts, investor presentations and other market-facing communications for accuracy and legal compliance
Support the annual shareholder letter and shareholders’ meeting with the Corporate Secretary
Monitor securities laws, Nasdaq listing requirements, SEC regulations and guidance, proxy advisory guidance, and public-company governance practices
Administer the Securities Trading Policy, including trading windows, blackout notices and Rule 10b5-1 plan review
Manage Section 16 compliance, Forms 3, 4 and 5, and directors’ and officers’ beneficial ownership tracking
Advise on share repurchase programs
Serve as Treasury’s in-house legal partner on asset-backed securitizations, warehouse facilities, revolving credit facilities and senior notes offerings
Partner with external counsel on transaction documents and offering memorandum disclosure
Coordinate transaction deliverables with underwriters, initial purchasers, trustees, rating agencies and lenders through closing and post-closing reporting
Advise on securitization regulatory requirements and industry legal trends
Oversee formation, maintenance, resolutions and records for special-purpose financing subsidiaries
Direct specialized outside counsel and manage budgets, quality and turnaround expectations
Identify recurring work to bring in-house and build templates, checklists and playbooks
Serve as a securities and capital markets resource for Legal, Compliance and business partners
Keep related policies and job aids current

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited law school
Active admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar
Ability to register as in-house counsel in the state where based
10+ years of corporate and securities experience
Training at a leading law firm or federal government agency
Hands-on experience preparing and advising on Exchange Act reports (Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) and proxy disclosure for a public company
Working command of the Securities Act and Exchange Act, Regulations S-K, S-X, FD and G, Section 16 and proxy rules, Rule 10b5-1, Sarbanes-Oxley, and relevant Dodd-Frank provisions
Sound judgment on materiality and disclosure risk
Ability to provide clear, practical advice to senior executives under tight deadlines
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to finalize filings and transaction documents without depending heavily on outside counsel
Daily use of AI tools, with clear examples of how they changed your legal work
Must not require current or future sponsorship to work legally for Credit Acceptance
Required degrees must be earned at accredited institutions recognized 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
Nonstandard benefits
Hybrid work model with two work-from-home days per week