World Business Lenders is seeking a Litigation Counsel for a contract/consultant position. You will provide legal guidance and risk assessments, oversee litigation strategies, manage budgets and outside counsel, and ensure effective dispute resolution for the organization.
What You'll Do
- Develop and oversee legal strategies in response to litigation, regulatory inquiries, and investigations.
- Provide legal guidance and risk assessments throughout the lifecycle of disputes.
- Supervise and manage daily operations of internal litigation teams.
- Select, engage, and oversee outside counsel handling litigation and investigations.
- Monitor legal spend and manage litigation budgets to ensure cost-effective outcomes.
- Draft and implement internal policies and procedures for managing disputes and government inquiries.
- Ensure consistent reporting and communication of litigation updates to executive management and the Board.
- Coordinate with business units to gather information and ensure alignment on legal strategies.
- Maintain organized records of case files, correspondence, and supporting documents.
- Review and approve litigation-related documents, including pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
- Establish legal protocols for responding to subpoenas, government notices, or regulatory demands.
- Maintain awareness of relevant legal developments affecting ongoing or potential litigation.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Law degree.
- 6-10 years of experience with a law firm is required.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management experience.
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and technology skills.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, supervise, manage, and develop attorneys and staff.
- Strong legal research, document drafting, and writing skills.
- Superior analytical skills.
- Excellent business judgment, as well as practical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills.
Nice to Have
- Law degree from a nationally accredited U.S. law school.
- Admission to practice law in the US.
- In-house experience.
Team & Environment
You will oversee internal litigation teams and report to executive management and the Board.
Benefits & Compensation
- PTO Available.
Work Mode
This is a 100% work from home remote position with a global work mode.
World Business Lenders, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
