Early Warning Services LLC
Sr. Litigation and Employment Attorney
Early Warning Services LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
Sr. Litigation and Employment Attorney
Come build the next-gen fintech at Early Warning, network operator of Zelle, where we’re relentlessly focused on empowering prosperity in all its forms.Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, this role is responsible for managing enterprise litigation matters and providing legal advisory support on labor and employment matters for the company’s People team.This role will sit in one of our offices: Scottsdale-AZ, Chicago, IL, or New York City.Essential FunctionsProactively manage assigned litigation matters, performing case assessments, identifying and mitigating risks in a manner that protects the company’s interests.Manage all aspects of routine litigation matters including issuance and administration of legal holds, fact investigation, strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, settlement negotiations, trial and appeal.Manage outside counsel and other legal service providers in the management of pending and threatened litigation and other legal proceedings.Engage in active oversight of legal support staff assigned to assist in the investigation and management of litigation related matters.Provide advisory support with respect to the company’s responses to subpoenas and third-party discovery.Coordinate and partner with internal business leaders to proactively identify and develop strategies to mitigate litigation risk.Respond to complaints and inquiries from Federal and State regulatory agencies.Track and provide regular reporting on litigation matters.Update and maintain policies and procedures related to litigation management.Monitor legal developments, and prepare and deliver memoranda and briefings to the People team and other stakeholders.Conduct legal research and provide written analyses related to various labor, employment and benefits matters.Provide day-to-day legal advisory support to the People Team and business leaders on employee relations issues.Respond to demand letters, wage claims, and employment-related charges filed with enforcement agencies and courts.Assist in the development of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment-related laws.Develop and provide preventative training to the People team and business leaders on applicable laws.Perform other duties as assigned to support the legal department and company.Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.Minimum QualificationsJuris Doctor from accredited law schoolAdmission and active license in good standing to practice law in Arizona or other State barFive or more years of relevant legal experienceUnyielding commitment to highest professional ethicsPreferred QualificationsPrior experience in consumer financial services litigation.Prior in-house experience as an employment advisory attorney.Proactive self-starter with demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues.Strong business acumen and ability to understand business needs and limitations.Highly effective working in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills.Prior experience effectively managing legal support staff and outside legal resources.Ability to communicate complex law and regulation to internal clients.Strong presentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.Physical RequirementsWorking conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.The pay scale for this position in:Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $130,000 - $155,000.New York, NY in USD per year is: $140,000 - $165,000.
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Come build the next-gen fintech at Early Warning, network operator of Zelle, where we’re relentlessly focused on empowering prosperity in all its forms.Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, this role is responsible for managing enterprise litigation matters and providing legal advisory support on labor and employment matters for the company’s People team.This role will sit in one of our offices: Scottsdale-AZ, Chicago, IL, or New York City.Essential FunctionsProactively manage assigned litigation matters, performing case assessments, identifying and mitigating risks in a manner that protects the company’s interests.Manage all aspects of routine litigation matters including issuance and administration of legal holds, fact investigation, strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, settlement negotiations, trial and appeal.Manage outside counsel and other legal service providers in the management of pending and threatened litigation and other legal proceedings.Engage in active oversight of legal support staff assigned to assist in the investigation and management of litigation related matters.Provide advisory support with respect to the company’s responses to subpoenas and third-party discovery.Coordinate and partner with internal business leaders to proactively identify and develop strategies to mitigate litigation risk.Respond to complaints and inquiries from Federal and State regulatory agencies.Track and provide regular reporting on litigation matters.Update and maintain policies and procedures related to litigation management.Monitor legal developments, and prepare and deliver memoranda and briefings to the People team and other stakeholders.Conduct legal research and provide written analyses related to various labor, employment and benefits matters.Provide day-to-day legal advisory support to the People Team and business leaders on employee relations issues.Respond to demand letters, wage claims, and employment-related charges filed with enforcement agencies and courts.Assist in the development of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment-related laws.Develop and provide preventative training to the People team and business leaders on applicable laws.Perform other duties as assigned to support the legal department and company.Support the company’s commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.Minimum QualificationsJuris Doctor from accredited law schoolAdmission and active license in good standing to practice law in Arizona or other State barFive or more years of relevant legal experienceUnyielding commitment to highest professional ethicsPreferred QualificationsPrior experience in consumer financial services litigation.Prior in-house experience as an employment advisory attorney.Proactive self-starter with demonstrated experience identifying and resolving legal issues.Strong business acumen and ability to understand business needs and limitations.Highly effective working in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills.Prior experience effectively managing legal support staff and outside legal resources.Ability to communicate complex law and regulation to internal clients.Strong presentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.Physical RequirementsWorking conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer. Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.The pay scale for this position in:Phoenix, AZ/ Chicago, IL in USD per year is: $130,000 - $155,000.New York, NY in USD per year is: $140,000 - $165,000.
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