Sr. Counsel

Rent-A-Center Is the Largest Rent-To-Own Company in a 4-Plus Billion-Dollar-a-Year Industry.

Beginning with eight stores in 1986, Rent-A-Center now owns and operates more than 2,700 stores in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Our corporate headquarters is located in Plano, Texas. Rent-A-Center, as the nation's leading rent-to-own business, is the employer of choice by over 17,000 employees.

 

Responsibilities of this position will include:

§Advising and counseling the company on regulatory compliance and licensing in financial services businesses (with a focus on sub- and non-prime sectors);

§Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws governing consumer lending and and other financial and/or regulated transactions;

§Developing pro-active legal education and training materials to address systemic legal issues;

§Managing ordinary-course claims and litigation related to the financial services businesses; and

§Supporting other department initiatives as needed.

 

This position requires an individual to be highly motivated personally and professionally, accustomed to self-direction, detail-oriented and well-organized. The  successful candidate must possess a mature and professionally demeanor, along with the ability to develop effective working relationships with the company’s senior-, mid- and store-level Operations’ staff. This position will support the company’s businesses, working independently and as part of a team.

 

Requirements:Law degree from an accredited law school;License to practice law in a minimum of one jurisdiction;7-10 years related experience required; andExperience in sub- and non-prime financial services preferred; experience in litigation considered a plus.

 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability coverage, and 401(k) with a company match. 

 

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume with salary requirements to jobs@racenter.com  

Fax:  972-801-1975

Mail:  5700 Tennyson Pkwy. Suite 100, Plano TX 75024