Associate General Counsel, Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +30 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee litigation strategy for Point’s home equity investment platform and various consumer finance products.

• Manage a designated portfolio of consumer financial services lawsuits, arbitrations, and class action cases.

• Handle civil and regulatory subpoenas, civil investigative demands, related inquiries, data holds, custodian coordination, and ongoing productions.

• Establish and modify litigation strategies for servicing, payments, credit reporting, title insurance, collections, consumer financial products, and employment issues.

• Act as the primary liaison for outside legal counsel.

• Lead case strategy, negotiate and oversee litigation budgets, and assess counsel performance.

• Coordinate pre-litigation intake and address demand letters and pre-suit claims.

• Conduct early case assessments regarding regulatory exposure, litigation risk, precedents, and potential impacts on the portfolio.

• Assist with arbitration strategies, including motions to compel arbitration and enforcing arbitration clauses.

• Collaborate with compliance and business teams on litigation strategies, regulatory expectations, and internal policies.

• Lead internal fact investigations and prepare witnesses for litigation.

• Provide litigation risk assessments related to contracts and dispute resolution agreements.

• Monitor litigation outcomes and trends, identify risk patterns and opportunities for improvement, and report litigation status, risk exposure, and legal expenses to senior management.

• Report directly to the Deputy General Counsel, with direct access to the General Counsel and senior leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction; must be eligible for in-house practice in your state of residence.

• A minimum of 5 years of defense-side litigation experience in consumer finance.

• Proven experience in responding to and managing civil and regulatory subpoenas and investigations.

• Experience directing outside legal counsel and managing litigation budgets across a multi-matter portfolio.

• Knowledge of consumer protection and lending laws, including TILA/Regulation Z, HOEPA, FCRA, FDCPA, RESPA/Reg X, UDAAP, and state UDAP statutes.

• Candidates must reside in one of Point’s operational states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

• Experience in class action defense is highly preferred.

• Preferred qualifications include experience with high-volume consumer claims, arbitration practice, class actions, mortgage servicing, foreclosure, bankruptcy-related litigation, large law firm defense, federal clerkship, and legal AI tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).

• Unlimited paid time off.

• 10 company holidays.

• Option for fully remote work.

• Fully paid parental leave, which includes supplemental state Paid Family Leave, additional paid leave, and paid transition time.

• Meaningful equity participation.

• 401K retirement savings plan.

• Guaranteed life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Monthly stipends for internet and mobile plans.

• Wellness benefits.

• One-time reimbursement for home office setup.

• Company-provided equipment, including a MacBook and monitor.