Vice President, Litigation providing legal counsel and managing litigation functions at FINRA. Leading complex litigation strategies and mentoring legal teams in a hybrid environment.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership of OGC Litigation office.
Lead significant litigation matters and represent FINRA directly in complex judicial proceedings.
Provide strategic pre-litigation counseling to FINRA management.
Oversee and manage outside counsel on major litigation matters, ensuring cost-effectiveness and strategic alignment.
Review and approve legal pleadings filed on behalf of FINRA in external litigation matters prepared by staff attorneys or outside counsel.
Oversee responses to subpoenas and information requests from external parties.
Monitor outside counsel expenditures and provide recommendations to optimize litigation budget and resource allocation.
Prepare litigation reports for FINRA’s Board of Governors.
Report claims and litigation developments to internal and external parties as needed.
Lead settlement negotiations for matters with significant financial or reputational implications.
Monitor the external legal environment to identify trends, regulatory developments, and emerging litigation risks that may impact the organization.
Requirements
A law degree and appropriately licensed to practice law in all applicable jurisdictions based on the relevant licensing requirements.
Minimum of ten years of high-quality practice experience as a litigation attorney, with substantial experience in complex litigation.
Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing legal teams and multiple concurrent priorities.
Substantial depth and scope of knowledge with respect to securities regulation, litigation, and the laws and procedural rules of the federal and state courts.
Knowledge of law regarding self-regulatory organizations preferred.
Substantial experience managing outside counsel and significant litigation budgets.
Expert-level written and oral communication skills, including ability to present complex legal issues to senior management and department leadership.
Experience providing strategic counsel and legal advice to senior executives.
Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated sound judgment in sensitive situations requiring discretion and independent decision-making.
Benefits
comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
basic life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
supplemental life insurance
spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
long-term care insurance
business travel accident insurance
tuition reimbursement
commuter benefits
adoption assistance
backup family care
surrogacy benefits
employee assistance programs
wellness programs
generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days
two volunteer service days
military leave
jury duty leave
bereavement leave
voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections
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