Legal Counsel (Litigation)

Equifax • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Join our Equifax Legal Team and make a difference with the work you do! The Legal Counsel, Litigation will be on the front lines ensuring that Equifax is adequately protected in response to legal matters. The Counsel will staff a caseload of Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuits in various courts (including federal, state, and small claims) against Equifax. Reporting to the Senior Litigation Counsel, you will work with the Equifax Legal Team in our headquarters in Midtown Atlanta.

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