About the team and role
We’re building a bank for startups, and a big part of that is helping founders navigate the messy parts of running a business—including litigation. We’re seeking an experienced, proactive, and business-oriented litigation counsel to serve as our Deputy General Counsel, Litigation. You will lead our litigation, pre-litigation, and litigation-adjacent matters. Your expertise in litigation strategy, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution will be critical in safeguarding our interests and ensuring our continued success. This is an exciting opportunity to build a litigation function from the ground up.
What you’ll do
- Manage and execute all aspects of litigation, pre-litigation, and dispute resolution matters, including managing outside counsel, developing litigation strategies, conducting internal investigations, drafting legal documents, and negotiating settlements.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business objectives, assess legal risks, and provide practical and actionable advice on a wide range of legal issues related to litigation and disputes.
- Develop and implement litigation policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and minimize litigation risk.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, compliance, and risk, to proactively identify and address potential legal issues and mitigate risks.
- Stay up-to-date on legal developments, industry trends, and regulatory changes relevant to litigation and financial services, and provide guidance to the legal team and business partners.
- Handle complex, highly sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment.
- Partner with legal operations and leverage technology to optimize efficiency.
What we’re looking for
- 12+ years of litigation experience at a top-tier law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination thereof, with a focus on financial services, technology, or fintech.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and resolving complex litigation matters, including class actions, regulatory enforcement actions, and commercial disputes.
- Strong knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, concise, and actionable advice.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with payments, banking, crypto, or fintech preferred.
- Experience with pre-litigation and litigation matters from a regulatory perspective preferred.
