Attorney
Location: US, VA, Virginia Beach
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Legal
Company profile: Tidewater Finance Co. was established in 1992 for the initial purpose of purchasing, and servicing retail installment contracts. There are two divisions: Tidewater Credit Services, providing indirect consumer retail finance options and Tidewater Motor Credit, providing indirect consumer auto financing. We remain committed to offering a partnership with the dealers and consumers to create a WIN-WIN-WIN situation. Our success relies solely on the success of our dealers and our consumers.Full time positions include the following benefits:40 vacation hours after 6 months of employment, 80 vacation hours after 1 year of employment6 paid holidays as well as an anniversary holiday benefitPaid personal and sick leave after 90 days of employmentFull benefits to include health, dental, life and disability insuranceA 401k plan with a company match after 6 months of employment based upon a quarterly entry dateIncentive bonuses for individual and team goals (certain positions)Bilingual Spanish eligible for differential pay
Description: Tidewater Finance Company, an industry leader in indirect consumer financing is actively seeking an Attorney to join our growing team! Tidewater Finance Company was established for the initial purpose of purchasing and servicing retail installment contracts. The company currently provides financing for two lines of business: Retail Consumer Goods and Vehicles. This position requires an individual with an in depth knowledge of legal issues, laws and regulations impacting the consumer finance industry. Responsibilities include:Negotiate, write and execute agreements and contractsAdvise executives on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various dealsEnsure Tidewater’s responsibilities are integrated into its policies, procedures, systems and business processes; review operations to ensure the responsibilities are carried out; ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken with respect to deficiencies or violationsProvide support to General Counsel Office with research and advice concerning the formulation, interpretation and administration of corporate policies and proceduresAssist with regulatory compliance issues including representing entity before government agencies including assistance with audit responsesProvide proactive services, including researching and organizing relevant statutes and case materials, and reviewing relevant articles and cases cited in industry publicationsResearch unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions and codes Required Education, Experience and SkillsBachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, law, related field or equivalent experience; Juris DoctorateMust be a member in good standing of the bar of any stateAt least 5 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory, and/or legal functions; preferably, at least 2 years of in-house experience advising financial institutionsKnowledgeable of FDCPA, FCRA, GBLA, Dodd Frank and various bankruptcy laws and regulationsSupervisory and/or management experience with direct and indirect reportsExceptional negotiation skillsStrong interpersonal skills and a team playerExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDetail oriented, with strong “follow-up” skillsDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple competing tasks and demands We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are interested in working for a dynamic and collaborative financial services company, then Tidewater Finance Company is the place for you! Please submit your resume and salary requirements to Tidewater Finance Company, 6520 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, Attn: Human Resources Department. If you choose to fax or email your resume, our fax number is (757) 424-9651 and our email address is #EMAIL_169ac3804e2da6e0514e5ef76c29f157f41d80451b486889d9aa#PHONE_4dbd33c1dede3cec472e02df8f201e27aa330a9a201578720111c840de9d8117##Tidewater Finance Company is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, age, sex, marital status, religion, disability, military status or any other characteristic or status protected by law.  Tidewater Finance Company includes Tidewater Motor Credit and Tidewater Credit Services.
Requirements: Required Education, Experience and SkillsBachelor’s Degree in business, finance, accounting, law, related field or equivalent experience; Juris DoctorateMust be a member in good standing of the bar of any stateAt least 5 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory, and/or legal functions; preferably, at least 2 years of in-house experience advising financial institutionsKnowledgeable of FDCPA, FCRA, GBLA, Dodd Frank and various bankruptcy laws and regulationsSupervisory and/or management experience with direct and indirect reportsExceptional negotiation skillsStrong interpersonal skills and a team playerExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDetail oriented, with strong “follow-up” skillsDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and manage multiple competing tasks and demands
Benefits: Our company offers a competitive salary plus BONUSES as well as a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:40 vacation hours after 6 months of employment, 80 vacation hours after 1 year of employment6 paid holidays as well as an anniversary holiday benefitPaid personal and sick leave after 90 days of employmentHealth, dental, life, and disability insurance as well as AFLAC supplemental insuranceA 401K plan with a company match after six months of employment, however, we have quarterly enrollment periods. 
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