About the role:

You will manage Enova’s litigation and support its lending and other businesses. 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. Day-to-day duties may include, but are not limited, to:

What you'll be doing:

Litigation Management:

• Manage and direct the response of Enova on litigation, claims and disputes in areas that include general litigation, commercial and consumer disputes, labor, HR and regulatory matters;
• Select, supervise and direct outside counsel in routine and complex litigation and collaborate with counsel to develop and execute on enterprise and case-specific litigation strategies;
• Investigate the facts and merits of each case and recommend the most effective approach to defense or prosecution;
• Oversee discovery, including working with business clients and outside counsel to respond to interrogatories and collect documents;
• Advise business leaders on litigation strategy and dispute resolution, and collaborate with leaders to drive desired outcomes; and
• Track all threatened, active and settled litigation and monitor for trends and patterns.

Regulatory Compliance

• Interpret existing and new laws and regulations and provide guidance to business teams;
• Perform legal research and draft memoranda for senior attorneys and business clients;
• Counsel business partners on legal and compliance risks and collaborate to find optimal business solutions while minimizing risk; and
• Work closely with business and technology teams to implement legal/regulatory changes.

We're excited about you if you have:

• A Juris Doctorate and top academic credentials from an accredited law school and admittance in good standing with at least one state bar
• 2-6 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 state and federal law and provide concise analysis to business partners
• Sound judgment, critical thinking and solid negotiation skills
• 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 work 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