Counsel/Senior Counsel Litigation

Job Summary: Ready to litigate on day one, this position requires a strategic thinker who can work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound business judgment while operating with a sense of urgency. The incumbent will work closely with leadership and support all levels of management and will both contribute legally and supervise other members of the litigation team.

Responsibilities: Represent the company in hearings, administrative proceedings, arbitrations, other litigation, and settlement negotiations. Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, collecting and reviewing documents, and taking and defending depositions. Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, position statements, complaints, answers, briefs, motions, and other filings. Draft and respond to cease and desist letters and demand letters. Negotiate and resolve pre-litigation disputes. Assess, manage, and mitigate risk as needed. Conduct internal investigations when appropriate. Manage outside counsel for complex litigation and more specialized matters. Flag and elevate matters to other subject‑matter experts, including the regulatory compliance team. Handle other legal matters as assigned by senior management.

Qualifications: At least 5 years of hands‑on litigation experience, including courtroom and arbitration experience. Strong preference for experience litigating employment and restrictive covenant matters, commercial contracts, customer disputes, or unfair competition. Prior financial services or real‑estate industry experience, especially with mortgage transactions and regulatory investigations, is preferable. Experience managing attorneys and other legal professionals. Positive, team‑first attitude and a can‑do mindset with the willingness to learn the business and build strong internal relationships. Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational, writing, and oral communication skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, able to work efficiently with changing priorities. Resilient, driven, and possessing a sense of humor. Compensation$130,000 – $170,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: 401(k) participation with company match Vacation benefits Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care Life and accidental insurance Critical care and personal accidental insurance Commuter benefits and pet insurance Paid time off, leave of absence, and other supplemental benefits (e.g., legal planning assistance, identity theft protection) Well‑being resources, including an employee assistance program Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.