Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

SoFi

5h•$153,600 - $288,000

About The Position

SoFi is seeking a highly motivated, business-oriented litigator to join its expanding Legal team. The role owns strategy for high-impact litigation, consumer arbitrations, and dispute matters across a range of legal issues in a dynamic, high-growth financial services company. The primary focus is overseeing consumer litigation across SoFi Technologies, with additional general legal counsel support for other parts of the enterprise as needed. The position works closely with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to manage risk, protect business interests, and support ongoing innovation. The ideal candidate has litigation experience in financial regulation, gained at a federal regulatory agency or as in-house or outside counsel to a bank holding company, national bank, broker-dealer, or investment adviser.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Approximately four years of relevant litigation experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and/or in-house experience.
Solid understanding of federal and state banking regulations, including familiarity with regulatory agencies such as the FDIC, OCC, FRB, CFPB, NYDFS, and DFPI.
Demonstrated experience managing discovery, working with outside counsel, and handling multiple matters simultaneously.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Experience reviewing pleadings, motions, and settlement materials.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and business partners.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience at a financial institution.
Experience with consumer, employment, financial services, or regulatory litigation.
Experience with class actions, consumer finance litigation, or whistleblower claims.
Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and litigation management tools.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of litigation, consumer arbitration, and discovery, including case strategy, pleadings, motion practice, discovery oversight, and resolution.
Oversee third-party claims and affirmative recovery matters from intake through resolution.
Handle consumer arbitration cases where feasible, from initial claim intake, investigation, and evidence collection through conducting arbitration hearings.
Manage and coordinate outside counsel, including reviewing work product, approving strategy, monitoring budgets, and evaluating performance.
Review, edit, and approve pleadings, briefs, and correspondence prepared by outside counsel.
Attend and support outside counsel at mediations, hearings, and litigation proceedings as necessary.
Review and respond to high-risk consumer complaints, correspondence, and settlement demands in coordination with business unit owners and internal or external counsel.
Review and provide input on legal templates for standard responses and communications.
Prepare litigation memoranda, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations for active matters, including employment, consumer, investment, lending, and other disputes.
Track, analyze, and report litigation and arbitration trends, emerging legal issues, and potential risk areas.
Review and report on litigation legal spend, including identifying trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for efficiency.