Litigation - Class Actions - Defense Attorney in Sterling, VA

In-House

Sterling, VA

Litigation - Class Actions - Defense Attorney in Sterling, VA

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Director, Associate General Counsel (Risk Mitigation)
Location: Newark, DE or Sterling, VA
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive base salary + bonus incentives

Introduction:
Sallie Mae is on a mission to power confidence for students as they embark on their unique educational journey. They believe in helping students plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. They are looking for individuals who are passionate about driving this transformation and changing the future of education.

Company Overview:
Sallie Mae is a champion for all students, providing guidance and support to help them navigate through their education journey. They value diversity and empower their employees to bring their authentic selves to work. They offer a range of benefits to take care of the whole person, including physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.

Job Summary:
The Director, Associate General Counsel (Risk Mitigation) will be responsible for providing expert legal advice, managing lawsuits and threatened lawsuits, conducting internal investigations, engaging in risk mitigation initiatives, and protecting the company’s legal interests in court and arbitration.

Responsibilities:
• Defend consumer, class action, and commercial litigation cases.
• Manage the activities of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and its affiliates in court and arbitration.
• Lead risk mitigation initiatives and identify areas for process improvements.
• Conduct internal investigations.
• Assist in legal department operations, including risk management, policies and procedures, and acting as a liaison to other internal departments.
• Manage corporate insurance portfolio and oversee insurance claims.
• Handle tasks related to eDiscovery, litigation hold compliance, and record retention.

Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (.) degree and valid license to practice law.
• 7+ years of consumer and/or class action litigation experience.
• Strong understanding of consumer financial services industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in bankruptcy law and advising on litigation recovery strategies.
• Knowledge of legal operations, technology solutions, and project management.
• Familiarity with legal technology platforms.

Benefits:
• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives.
• Generous PTO, Floating Holidays, and 12 Federal Holidays observed.
• Support for financial well-being and retirement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs.
• Free access to on-site fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (outside Delaware).
• Confidential counseling support, health advocacy services, and wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and family scholarship programs.
• Career development and training opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. They have policies in place to ensure fair pay and transparency in the hiring process.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Sallie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please and choose option 9. All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to provide necessary accommodations.