Sr. Director, Assistant General Counsel (Consumer Litigation & Regulatory)

Overview

A leading U.S. financial technology company is seeking a Senior Director of Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement to lead its litigation and adversarial regulatory response function. This strategic role reports to the Chief Legal Officer and involves broad ownership of consumer litigation, arbitration, regulatory investigations, enforcement matters, and complex disputes as the organization continues to grow.

The company offers a digital financial platform focused on providing affordable, transparent, and user-centric access to liquidity for millions of Americans, particularly those underserved by traditional financial institutions. Its flagship product provides members with short-term advances up to $500 within minutes. The organization plans to launch new products in 2026, including a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) option.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and response across consumer litigation, class actions, arbitrations, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and other adversarial matters
• Partner with outside counsel to develop defense strategies, oversee case management, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality legal work product
• Build scalable processes for litigation holds, discovery, document management, and regulatory response coordination
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on litigation and regulatory developments, risk exposure, settlement strategy, and potential business impact
• Develop proactive strategies with Compliance, Product, and Risk teams to identify and reduce litigation and enforcement risk across products and operations
• Over time, build and lead a high-performing litigation and enforcement team to support continued growth and product expansion

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 12+ years of legal experience, including significant focus on consumer financial services litigation and regulatory matters
• Extensive experience managing complex litigation from inception through resolution, including class actions, arbitrations, discovery, motion practice, and trial strategy
• Demonstrated experience handling regulatory inquiries and enforcement matters involving agencies such as CFPB, FTC, SEC, OCC, FRB, FDIC, state attorneys general, and state financial regulators
• Strong knowledge of consumer financial services laws and regulations, including TILA, TISA, EFTA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP, ROSCA, and related state consumer protection laws
• Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, Operations, Compliance, and executive leadership
• Strong judgment balancing legal, operational, and business considerations in complex situations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership and Boards of Directors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, digital banking, payments, or financial services technology
• Combination of law firm and in-house legal leadership experience
• Experience building or scaling litigation and regulatory response functions
• Familiarity with legal operations tools, AI-enabled legal workflows, and modern legal technology platforms

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible hours and virtual-first work culture with a home office stipend
• Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions
• Financial advisor and financial wellness support
• Flexible paid time off and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break
• All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout the year

Location

This is a virtual-first position open to candidates living and working anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii.

Reports to: Chief Legal Officer