Attorney

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

The Ford Motor Credit Company team helps put people behind the wheels of great Ford and Lincoln vehicles. By partnering with dealerships, we provide financing, personalized service and professional expertise to thousands of dealers and millions of customers in over one hundred countries around the world.

As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you’ll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.

In this position... 

• Ford Motor Credit Company seeks an experienced collections attorney to join the Legal Office, supporting Ford Credit business operations. Note: This is not a litigation position.

What you'll do...

• Work collaboratively and strategically with members of the Ford Credit Legal Office and operations.
• Provide practical legal advice that demonstrates a strong understanding and application of the law to Ford Credit’s business.
• Advise Ford Credit management of legal risk, identify and implement measures to mitigate risk, and improve Company decision-making.
• Support Ford Credit’s debt collection and credit reporting operations, while also participating on cross functional project teams.
• Assist the Compliance team with responses to federal and state regulatory examinations by providing legal support for operation processes.
• Provide strategic advice to generate business opportunities in an evolving business environment and provide solutions that increase shareholder value.

You'll have... 

• Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from an accredited law school
• Membership in good standing of a US state bar and meets the eligibility requirements under the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct to provide legal services to Ford Credit in Michigan

Even better, you may have...

• 3+ years of debt collection and credit reporting experience in a consumer financial services business legal or compliance department or law firm
• Experience with financial services legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., Dodd-Frank, TILA, Consumer Leasing Act, FCRA, SCRA, UDAAP, GLB, ECOA, and state vehicle finance and collection laws)
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent communication, negotiating and drafting skills
• Excellent issue-spotting and analytical skills
• Ability to function effectively and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong client counseling skills, from both the legal and business perspectives, with the ability to differentiate between the two and provide sound, practical advice on complex legal matters
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure against deadlines and deliver results
• Flexibility to provide legal advice in a changing business and legal/regulatory environment
• Attention to detail, continuous improvement, learning, and innovative mind set

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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