Description:
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time.About the role:
As a Senior Corporate Counsel, you will be responsible for supporting litigation enterprise-wide. You are expected to have (or to develop) an in-depth understanding of the consumer and commercial finance laws and regulations that affect the company's financial services businesses.
Responsibilities:
- Manage individual, consolidated, and class action litigation, arbitration, and threatened claims involving the company's businesses in areas that include general litigation, commercial and consumer disputes, labor and employment, bankruptcy, financial services and regulatory matters;
- Conduct internal fact investigation to assess claims and recommend effective strategies to defense or prosecution;
- Supervise, direct, and collaborate with outside counsel to develop and execute on effective enterprise and case-specific litigation strategies;
- Oversee discovery and subpoenas, including working with business clients and outside counsel, as needed;
- Advise business leaders on litigation strategy and dispute resolution, and collaborate with leaders to drive desired outcomes;
- Track all assigned claims and litigation matters and monitor for trends and patterns; and
- Counsel business partners on legal and compliance risks and collaborate to find optimal business solutions while minimizing risk.
Requirements:
- A Juris Doctorate and top academic credentials from an accredited law school and admittance in good standing with at least one state bar
- 3-5 years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel
- Experience in consumer financial services or working at an e-commerce company is a plus; interest in developing an in-depth understanding of consumer financial services and industry is a must
- The ability to analyze local, state and federal law and provide concise analysis to business partners
- Sound judgment, critical thinking and solid negotiation skills to drive litigation matters to favorable outcomes with minimal supervision
- The capability and flexibility to develop new areas of expertise and the confidence to quickly learn and develop independence in key practice areas
- The ability to take ownership of matters, work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and balance a heavy workload
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with business partners
- The ideal candidate will be dynamic, self-motivated, and able to work independently and with a team
