Counsel/Senior Counsel – Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Serve as the Company's representative in hearings, administrative proceedings, arbitrations, various litigation matters, and settlement discussions.

• Manage all facets of discovery, which includes drafting and responding to discovery requests, document collection and review, as well as taking and defending depositions.

• Perform legal research and produce memoranda, position statements, complaints, answers, briefs, motions, and other filings related to litigation and arbitration.

• Compose and reply to cease and desist letters and demand letters.

• Negotiate and resolve disputes prior to litigation.

• Evaluate, manage, and mitigate risks as necessary.

• Conduct internal investigations when appropriate.

• Oversee outside counsel for specialized expertise and more intricate litigation issues.

• Address additional legal matters as delegated by senior management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of practical litigation experience, including courtroom and arbitration involvement.

• Experience in litigating employment and restrictive covenant cases, commercial contracts, customer disputes, or unfair competition issues.

• Previous experience in the financial services or real estate sectors, particularly with mortgage transactions and regulatory investigations.

• Experience supervising other attorneys and legal professionals.

• A positive, team-oriented mindset.

• A proactive "roll up your sleeves" approach.

• Eagerness to learn the business and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Ability to comprehend business priorities and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and writing capabilities.

• Self-driven with a robust work ethic and a strong desire to succeed.

• Clear, concise, and persuasive oral and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively amidst changing priorities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-sponsored 401(k).

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts).

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Critical care insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Commuter benefits.

• Pet insurance.

• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program).