National Funding, a stable and growing finanical technology company located in San Diego, is looking for an In- house consel. Reporting to Corporate Counsel this role will focus on managing state court litigation, enforcing judgments across the United States with the assistance of outside counsel and representing National Funding in bankruptcy matters with the primary goal of recovering of defaulted business loans. 

WHY NATIONAL FUNDING?

• Growing, successful and stable company in the heart of San Diego
• Positive, energetic, passionate, business casual environment with management who committed to your success
• Fantastic benefits package including a 401(k) match
• Outstanding employee events throughout the year, including our annual traditions such as a Day at the Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar Mud Run, Bring Your Kid to Work Day, Holiday Party, Employee and Family Picnic, sporting events and more

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the filing and handling of state court collection actions on defaulted business loans
• Provide internal legal direction and supervision for recovery and collection law suits
• Manage and oversee national network of attorney's representation of National Funding in other states and direct the enforcement of judgments in those states
• Review, analyze and represent National Funding in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings to allow National Funding to best recover on any bankruptcy claims
• Review, analyze and handle an adversary proceedings or contested matters, including but limited to avoidance actions and lien stripping motions
• Coordinate and direct post-judgment enforcement within the state of California
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRED SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:

• JD (Juris Doctor) degree from a nationally-recognized law school
• Bar admission required in the state of California
• Have a minimum of 7 years of experience with prior creditor or judgment enforcement experience either in a law firm or in-house counsel setting
• Bankruptcy experience, representing both secured and unsecured creditors required
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to execute and coordinate the completion of projects amongst multiple legal team members
• Good interpersonal skills, strong analytical skills and detail oriented
• Ability to analyze a variety of legal issues, synthesize complex information and assess legal risks
• Superior problem solving and judgment skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to self-start and work independently, and the desire and ability to work with a highly motivated team in a fast-paced environment

NATIONAL FUNDING is one of the leading providers of short term loans and equipment leasing for small businesses across the United States. For several years running, we have been ranked by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego and listed on the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies.  We serve the small business community nationwide by offering a range of financial services and products.  Since 1999, we have been in the forefront of the equipment leasing business, working with businesses in hundreds of communities and industries to expand and upgrade their business equipment.  As we have grown, so too has our product line, and now we are one of the country's largest private lenders of small business loans.  Our customers call on us to get working capital, merchant cash advances, credit card processing, and, of course equipment leasing.