Legal Counsel (Litigation)

Equifax • Atlanta, GA

4d • 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 the 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. At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best. Equifax is an Equal Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, protected veteran status, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law. For US Applicants If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please view our EEO is the Law Declarations, and Nondiscrimination Provision. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or applicant for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Equifax participates in E-Verify and Right to Work (English and Spanish).

Requirements

• 5+ years of current experience in working in litigation as a practicing attorney with a corporation and/or firm
• Strong knowledge of FCRA
• Proactive approach to litigation prevention
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Juris Doctor

Nice To Haves

• Financial Services and/or Technology industry experience
• In-house litigation experience
• Experience working the Google product suite

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business as an advisor on potential risk to prevent litigation activities and staying abreast of regulatory and compliance changes
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Work independently, with paralegal support, to represent Equifax in the lawsuits as assigned.
• Review complaint allegations, determine a strategy for responding, prepare answers and motions as necessary
• Work with outside counsel providing internal information and preparations for depositions
• Represent Equifax in discovery and trial as necessary
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate
• Manage a high-volume litigation docket
• Accountability for all lawsuits filed against EFX in the United States, as well as various pre-litigation matters and other legal counsel as necessary
• 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: Mid Level