Legal Counsel - Litigation

Rocket Companies•Detroit, MI

About The Position

As the Legal Counsel, Business Litigation, you'll handle all facets of daily litigation strategy across a large financial services litigation portfolio, including management and direction of outside counsel, clear and concise counsel and direction to internal stakeholders at all levels across the business, to implement risk mitigation and successful defensive strategy that can be easily operationalized. Manage day-to-day litigation strategy of complex commercial, business, and financial services litigation. Independently manage all phases of litigation across a high-volume litigation portfolio. Provide solution-focused recommendations and legal strategy to business partners and outside counsel to proactively mitigate risk. Manage outside counsel to create efficient, results-driven approach to complex litigation. Clearly and concisely communicate complex legal issues to appropriate business and legal stakeholders for consideration and action. Lead all facets of internal investigations, witness preparation, and related activities to support litigation, complaint escalation, administrative charge defense, fair housing complaints, and external investigation defense. Able to excel both autonomously and as a part of a team. Build cross-functional relationships with legal and business partners to drive information-sharing and sound foundations for proactive management and mitigation of risk.

Requirements

Four+ years of relevant experience in a major U.S. law firm and in-house, representing clients in the financial services and technology industries
J.D. degree, with admission and membership in good standing to the bar in at least one state
Strong business judgment with highly developed risk assessment and decision-making skills and abilities, including ability to think strategically on legal and business issues
Outstanding organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex legal issues in person and electronically to legal and non-legal audiences
Self-starter and a creative, strategic thinker
Fluid and flexible, with a desire to handle a wide variety of legal issues, stretch outside of their comfort zone, and be persistently curious
Able to operate well independently and on team projects
Confident, enthusiastic, and a self-starter who is results oriented, exercises good judgment, and is sensitive to the needs of the business while skillfully and diplomatically managing risks for the organization
Ability to think strategically and creatively and to identify and resolve legal issues in the context of the organization's short- and long-term goals

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage day-to-day litigation strategy in all facets of large financial services litigation portfolio
Confidence to interact directly and independently with business leaders across the organization
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
The ability to analyze and explain complex legal and risk-related topics to diverse audiences, including business leaders, in real-time
Ability to independently comprehend and apply complex legal and compliance requirements
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal and compliance requirements and solutions in concise, easy-to-understand formats

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day litigation strategy of complex commercial, business, and financial services litigation
Independently manage all phases of litigation across a high-volume litigation portfolio
Provide solution-focused recommendations and legal strategy to business partners and outside counsel to proactively mitigate risk
Manage outside counsel to create efficient, results-driven approach to complex litigation
Clearly and concisely communicate complex legal issues to appropriate business and legal stakeholders for consideration and action
Lead all facets of internal investigations, witness preparation, and related activities to support litigation, complaint escalation, administrative charge defense, fair housing complaints, and external investigation defense
Build cross-functional relationships with legal and business partners to drive information-sharing and sound foundations for proactive management and mitigation of risk