Assistant General Counsel, Litigation (Hybrid)
External
Enova · Chicago, IL$122K–$165K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago
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About the role
As an Assistant General 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
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials, and active bar membership in good standing with at least one state; ability to practice in Illinois (licensed or under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 716)
- 6+ years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel
- Experience in consumer financial services or e-commerce is a plus; strong interest in developing deep industry knowledge is required
- Ability to analyze local, state, and federal laws and provide clear, concise guidance to business partners
- Strong judgment, critical thinking, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage litigation matters independently and drive favorable outcomes
- Ability to take ownership of work, manage competing priorities under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle a high-volume workload
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Adaptability and willingness to quickly develop new areas of expertise
- Experience litigating in multiple jurisdictions (state, federal, and arbitration) is a plus
Benefits
Benefits & Perks:Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results.Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)PTO & paid holidays offSabbatical program (for eligible roles)Summer hours (for eligible roles)Paid parental leaveDEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)Employee recognition and rewards programCharitable matching and a paid volunteer day...Plus so much more!About EnovaHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offRemote work optionsEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave
Additional Information
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. #BI-Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
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