Assistant General Counsel Litigation Hybrid

Assistant General Counsel, Litigation (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

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.

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;
• Counsel business partners on legal and compliance risks and collaborate to find optimal business solutions while minimizing risk.

Requirements:

• A Juris Doctorate and top academic credentials from an accredited law school and admittance in good standing with at least one state bar;
• 5+ years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel;
• Experience in consumer financial services or working at an e-commerce company is a plus; interest in developing an in-depth understanding of consumer financial services and industry is a must;
• The ability to analyze local, state and federal law and provide concise analysis to business partners;
• Sound judgment, critical thinking and solid negotiation skills to drive litigation matters to favorable outcomes with minimal supervision;
• The capability and flexibility to develop new areas of expertise and the confidence to quickly learn and develop independence in key practice areas;
• The ability to take ownership of matters, work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and balance a heavy workload;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with business partners;
• The ideal candidate will be dynamic, self-motivated, and able to work independently and with a team.

If you do not meet all of the requirements for this position, we still encourage you to apply. We are open to considering this position at the Senior Corporate Counsel level. The budgeted annual salary range for that level is $101,000 - $140,000.

Compensation:

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $122,000 - $160,000 . Actual annual salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, and level assessed during the hiring process and may fall outside of the range shown. Additional compensation for this role may include a bonus and restricted stock units. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in Company benefits, described in more detail here.

About Enova

Enova International is a leading financial technology company that provides online financial services through our AI and machine learning-powered Colossus platform. We serve non-prime consumers and businesses alike, while offering world-class technology and services to traditional banks—in order to create accessible credit for millions.

Being a values-driven organization is at the core of Enova’s success. We live our values by listening to our customers, challenging assumptions, thinking big, setting high expectations, and hiring and developing the best. Through our values and our commitment to making Enova an awesome place to work, we maintain an environment of inclusion and culture where our employees can thrive.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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