Starting Compensation

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 uncapped commission or annual bonus incentives.

• 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 the Role

The Paralegal will provide support and assistance to the company's Licensing department. This successful candidate will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to assist in managing the company's licensing matters, enhance the company's processes, and help to maintain the company's ethical and compliance standards. The position will report to corporate counsel and will collaborate with other internal departments in pursuit of company goals and objectives.

This role will act as a Paralegal on the Licensing team and will ensure the required licenses for each business entity are current and accurate. This position

includes tracking licensing requirements, drafting license applications and license renewals, and assisting with periodic licensing examinations. The Paralegal will also be required to interface with business leaders, including members of the executive team, and state regulators on a regular basis and, as such, must display a high degree of professionalism, competence, and geniality. The Paralegal will assist with licensing-related projects, as well as certain research and analysis as needed.

• Owning state licensing applications/filings, including managing deadlines, assessing state requirements, compiling necessary documents, and completing required forms
• Owning state licensing annual report filings, including data analysis and legal interpretation of reporting requirements
• Licensing-related projects, including facilitating updates to existing licenses, assisting with response to regulator exams, and acquiring new licenses
• Additional assistance to support the licensing team

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• Language: English
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and master new technologies.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Strong interpersonal skills and team player.

Preferred

• 2+ years’ experience in the legal field, preferably with licensing.

About Us

We are more than a specialty finance company providing debt recovery solutions for consumers. We are a global team of over 4,000 employees whose daily mission is to empower consumers to begin their path towards financial recovery and build a better life for themselves and their families. We know that the only way to support this mission is by hiring exceptional people who bring a diversity of ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for attaining breakthrough results. If you are results-driven, have a passion for helping others, and thrive in an innovative environment, this might be the right place for you!

Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at Talent@mcmcg.com.