Consumer Finance Litigation Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

About the role

We have an immediate opening for a Consumer Finance Litigation Senior Counsel with at least eight years of relevant experience. We will consider candidates for any of our offices, including our virtual office, The Link. Candidates residing and licensed in California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, New York, or Ohio are strongly preferred.

The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit.

Responsibilities

• Defend financial services companies in both state and federal courts.
• Represent mortgage servicers and/or originators in contested foreclosures, quiet title actions, title disputes, and related claims.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and other federal and state consumer protection statutes.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which they are applying or commitment to obtaining one as soon as possible.
• For the virtual office, The Link, must be licensed in the state in which they reside.

Skills

• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated record of working well under pressure.
• Exceptional judgment and ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action.
• Commitment to the community.
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Pay

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C. is $185,000 - $230,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).