Corporate Counsel - Financial Services Litigation

Summary Essential Job Functions
Primary Responsibilities – Consumer Financial Services Litigation

• Manage and oversee nationwide litigation portfolio, including TCPA, FCRA, consumer lending and other consumer finance matters.
• Develop litigation strategy, manage outside counsel and drive efficient resolution of matters.
• Monitor litigation trends, significant judicial decision and enforcement actions impacting consumer financial services, and advise management accordingly.
• Stay current on state and federal legislative and regulatory developments affecting the bank's operations, products, customer communications, and compliance obligations.
• As time permits, for candidates with demonstrated trial/arbitration skills, opportunity to independently handle arbitrations or selected local litigation matters.
• Support employment litigation or employment-related inquiries, as needed.

Candidates interested in expanding their experience may contribute to one or more of the following areas:

• Marketing, Product Development and Disclosure Support
• Collaborating with marketing, risk and compliance to develop and approve marketing materials and disclosures for credit cards, deposits and loyalty programs.

Commercial Contracting

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including: marketing and sponsorship agreements; supply chain, ecommerce and servicing contracts, SaaS and technology vendor agreements; payment systems agreements; and NDAs and professional services agreements.

Regulatory Monitoring & Research
Track summarize and communicate legal developments, including new legislation, proposed rules, regulatory guidance and enforcement across agencies such as the CFPB, OCC and others.

Position Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree and a state bar license; must be qualified to register as in-house counsel in Nevada or be licensed as an attorney in Nevada.
• At least 7+ years prior experience (preferably with a bank or law firm with an emphasis on consumer credit or consumer credit litigation, although relevant financial services experience will be considered).
• Experience managing non-attorney staff. This position may oversee non-lawyer personnel who provide litigation support services.
• Must be tech savvy and not intimidated by new systems.
• Experience or familiarity with bank regulatory matters would be helpful.
• Demonstrated ability to provide counsel and guidance on matters ranging from complex legal questions or inquiries to routine day-to-day legal matters.
• Familiarity with Reg B, Reg Z, FCRA, TCPA, BSA, E-Sign, CAN-SPAM, Dodd Frank, GLB, CCPA and privacy, and UDAAP.
• Familiarity with employment law a plus.
• Outstanding business judgement.

Credit One Bank, N.A. is a data-driven financial services company based in Las Vegas. Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank offers a range of credit card products for people at all stages of life. Credit One Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations can be made for those who require them, including access to job applications and workplace accommodations. Employment at Credit One Bank is based on mutual consent (also known as at-will). This means that employees and the Bank may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Please get in touch with the recruiter for this position to learn more. Credit One Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees.