[Hiring] Associate Counsel (Litigation & Corporate) @Coastaldebt

Role Description

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with General Counsel in a remote role combining commercial litigation and in-house advisory work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable both managing litigation matters and advising business teams on legal risk, contracts, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support commercial litigation matters, including coordination with outside counsel.
• Handle pre-litigation disputes, demand responses, and settlement strategy.
• Draft and review contracts, including vendor agreements, settlement agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Advise internal teams (Marketing, Operations, HR, Sales) on legal risk and compliance.
• Assist with employment-related matters, disputes, and internal investigations.
• Review marketing materials, policies, and communications for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare practical, business-oriented guidance.
• Participate in building scalable legal processes and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active Florida Bar membership required.
• 3–7 years of experience, with meaningful exposure to:
  • Commercial litigation
  • Contract disputes
  • Employment-related matters
  • Marketing compliance review
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate both independently and in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Business-minded approach with strong judgment and problem-solving ability.

Preferred

• Prior in-house or business-facing experience.
• Experience in financial services, debt restructuring, or highly regulated industries.
• New York bar admission in addition to Florida licensure.

Requirements

• Please submit all the following as a single combined document:
  • Resume
  • Cover letter (max 1 page) addressing:
    • Your litigation experience
    • Any in-house or business-facing experience
    • Interest in a remote litigation/general counsel role
  • Writing sample (5–10 pages; redacted if necessary)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $120,000 – $150,000
• Performance-based bonus
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Paid time off and professional development opportunities
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance