Senior Counsel – Litigation

Fifth Third Bank • Nashville, TN

1d • $96,500 - $207,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Attorney within the Litigation group of Fifth Third Bancorp, responsible for independently leading and managing a portfolio of complex litigation and pre-litigation matters across assigned lines of business. Serves as a trusted legal advisor, partnering with business, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders to assess exposure, guide decision-making, and mitigate legal and reputational risk. Exercises sound judgment in balancing legal risk with business objectives while operating within the Bank’s risk appetite. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and adhering to policies and procedures. Ensures actions and behaviors support a positive customer experience while effectively managing legal risk within the Bank’s risk appetite.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience preferred.
• J.D. required.
• Admission to a state bar.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interface successfully with senior management using diplomacy.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong knowledge of the areas of expertise including technical knowledge.
• Strong issue spotting, risk assessment, and problem solving skills.
• Extensive research and analytical skills.
• Team building, leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy across assigned matters, including pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, trial/arbitration, and settlement.
• Independently evaluate claims and exposure, and make recommendations regarding case strategy and resolution, including settlement authority within delegated limits.
• Manage pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, regulatory inquiries, and threatened claims, driving early and cost-effective resolution where appropriate.
• Direct and hold accountable outside counsel, including scope, staffing, budgets, strategy, and outcomes, and ensure alignment with internal risk and business objectives; ensure efficient, high-quality legal services and cost discipline.
• Provide clear, actionable reporting to senior legal leadership regarding case posture, risk exposure, reserves, and emerging trends.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business teams to identify relevant issues, anticipate and proactively address litigation risk, and inform business practices to reduce exposure.
• Analyze complex legal issues and deliver practical, business-oriented advice; draft and review key pleadings, briefs, and internal memoranda.
• Support matters involving regulatory scrutiny, enforcement actions, and parallel investigations, including coordination of litigation approach with regulatory response.
• Monitor and synthesize litigation and regulatory developments to identify trends and translate insights into actionable guidance, including identifying opportunities for improvement based on matter trends and outcomes.
• Contribute to development of litigation approaches, playbooks, and best practices, and provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff as appropriate.
• Coverage areas include: Consumer, Retail, Mortgage, Commercial, Capital Markets, Securities, Intellectual Property (IP), and Wealth & Asset Management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings
• Eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan
• Extensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior