Legal Specialist

At Lendbuzz, we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we’ve built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking. The Legal Specialist reports directly to the General Counsel. This person will play a meaningful role in advancing Lendbuzz’s legal function, including managing active litigation matters, supporting day-to-day legal operations, and collaborating with both internal teams and outside counsel to move cases and projects forward efficiently.Note - The final interview round will be conducted in person at our Boston office. Key Responsibilities:Manage and advance affirmative and defensive litigation matters, including tracking case status, deadlines, and critical next stepsPartner closely with the Senior Legal Operations Specialist in preparing case files, organizing matter documentation, and maintaining accurate records across active mattersWork closely with outside counsel to gather materials, respond to requests, and help advance cases through each stage of the litigation lifecycleCoordinate internally with relevant teams (e.g., Operations, Finance, Servicing) to collect information and documentation needed for legal mattersSupport the Legal Department in deploying, managing, and improving tools, technology systems, and organizational workflows that drive team efficiencyMaster and utilize Lendbuzz’s proprietary tools and cloud platforms as a central part of daily data workflowsDraft and review routine legal correspondence, demand letters, and other matter-related documents under attorney supervisionHelp maintain the Legal Department’s matter management systems, calendars, and filing structuresAssist with additional and cross-functional legal projects and department initiatives as neededKey Requirements:2+ years of hands-on experience as a paralegal or legal specialist within a corporate legal/compliance department OR 2+ years of extensive operational experience handling automotive titles, dealership processing, or automotive loan servicingPrior exposure to the litigation lifecycle, legal operations frameworks, or digital matter management systemsDirect experience working within auto lending, consumer finance, asset recovery, or high-volume collections litigation is a significant plusA detail-oriented self-starter who can work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while keeping team priorities perfectly alignedExceptional organizational skills with a proven capacity to manage and balance multiple complex, open legal matters simultaneouslyClear and professional written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across internal teams and with outside legal counselStrong willingness and capacity to learn proprietary software systems, adapt to updated tech stacks, and maintain neat digital filesBachelor’s degree required; a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is a plusWe believe:Diversityis a competitive advantage. We celebrate our differences, and are better when we have a variety of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds.Compassionis a strength. We care about our customers and look to build long-term relationships with them.Simplicityis a key feature. We work hard to make our forms and processes as painless and intuitive as possible.Honesty and transparency are non negotiable. We incorporate these traits in all of our interactions.Financial opportunity belongs to everyone. We work every day to improve lives by extending this opportunity.If you believe these things too then we would love to hear from you!Background ChecksAfter an offer is accepted, Lendbuzz conducts a pre-employment background check. Any evaluation of the background check will be subject to an individualized assessment, taking into account the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the responsibilities and requirements of the particular role.A Note on Recruiting OutreachWe’ve been made aware of individuals falsely claiming to represent Lendbuzz using lookalike email addresses (eg @lendbuzzcareers.com). Please note that all legitimate emails from our team come from @lendbuzz.com. We will never ask for sensitive information or conduct interviews via messaging apps.Originally posted on Himalayas