Deputy General Counsel - Litigation

Overview

This role involves leading the litigation and enforcement function for a fast-growing financial technology company serving over 200,000 businesses. The position requires managing disputes, investigations, and regulatory enforcement matters to support continued innovation and scaling within a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the litigation and disputes portfolio, including civil litigation, arbitration, investigations, and regulatory enforcement.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies based on facts, risk tolerance, and business context.
• Build and scale the litigation function by creating playbooks, escalation frameworks, and managing outside counsel.
• Oversee responses to subpoenas and government requests, balancing speed and thoroughness.
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on high-stakes legal matters, facilitating decisive action.
• Identify trends across cases and collaborate with teams to mitigate future risks through improved systems, product design, or processes.
• Serve as a calm and trusted advisor during ambiguous and time-sensitive situations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of legal experience with significant litigation or enforcement exposure.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, capable of explaining complex issues clearly.
• Strategic and practical thinker with the ability to balance risk and business needs.
• Comfortable making decisions and providing direct advice in uncertain situations.
• Creative mindset willing to challenge conventional approaches to achieve superior outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of in-house experience at a technology company, especially in regulated industries, and strong law firm litigation background.
• Experience in fintech, financial services, or government sectors.
• Hands-on experience with government investigations and enforcement at federal and state levels.
• Strong familiarity with legal technology, including AI tools, to enhance team efficiency.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity (stock options/RSUs) aligned with SaaS and fintech industry standards.
• Salary ranges for U.S. employees:
  • New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or San Francisco Bay Area: $302,400 - $378,000
  • Other U.S. locations: $272,200 - $340,200
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Location

• Positions available in major U.S. cities including New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, and the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as other locations.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs.