Legal Counsel (Litigation)

Equifax • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Equifax is seeking a Legal Counsel, Litigation to join their Legal Team. This role will be responsible for protecting Equifax in legal matters by managing a caseload of Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuits in various courts. The position reports to the Senior Litigation Counsel and will be based in Equifax's headquarters in Midtown Atlanta. The role involves partnering with internal business units to identify risk, implement litigation prevention strategies, and address regulatory compliance changes. The Legal Counsel will work independently with support from paralegal and litigation operations to direct legal strategy and defense for assigned litigation matters. Responsibilities include reviewing complaint allegations, drafting motions and pleadings, evaluating liability, managing high-volume litigation dockets, and partnering with outside counsel on discovery, deposition preparation, trial strategies, and fee management. The role also oversees e-discovery processes, document collections, and legal hold implementations. The Legal Counsel will represent Equifax in dispute resolution, mediations, and settlement negotiations, and maintain accountability for consumer litigation and pre-litigation disputes across the United States. Travel up to 25% of the time is required.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation experience as a practicing attorney within a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act(FCRA) and federal/state consumer protection statutes.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex litigation, e-discovery, and dispute resolution.
• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active state bar license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• In-house litigation experience within the financial services, fintech, or data analytics sectors.
• Familiarity with state consumer privacy laws and consumer regulatory agencies (e.g., CFPB).
• Proficient with Google Workspace tools and modern litigation management technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal business units as a trusted advisor to identify risk, implement litigation prevention strategies, and address regulatory compliance changes.
• Work independently, with paralegal and litigation operations support, to direct legal strategy and defense for assigned litigation matters.
• Review complaint allegations, draft motions and pleadings, evaluate liability, and manage high-volume litigation dockets efficiently.
• Partner with outside counsel on discovery, deposition preparation, trial strategies, and fee management.
• Oversee e-discovery processes, document collections, and legal hold implementations for litigation and regulatory inquiries.
• Represent Equifax in dispute resolution, mediations, and settlement negotiations where appropriate.
• Maintain accountability for consumer litigation and pre-litigation disputes across the United States.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages
• 401k matching
• Paid time off
• Organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree