Consumer Finance Litigation Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell; Denver (CO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Consumer Finance Litigation Senior Counsel with at least eight years of relevant experience. The role defends financial services clients in state and federal courts, including foreclosures and title disputes, and requires an active bar license in the applicable state or a commitment to obtain one.

The firm supports a diverse, inclusive practice with multiple office options, including a virtual location.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in the state of practice.
• Eight+ years of consumer finance litigation experience.
• Experience defending financial services in state and federal courts.
• Knowledge of FCRA, FDCPA, RESPA and related consumer protection statutes.
• Experience representing mortgage servicers/originators in foreclosures and title disputes.
• Strong academic credentials and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in consumer finance litigation in state and federal courts.
• Develop and articulate legal strategy and courses of action.
• Collaborate with the Financial Services & Capital Markets team to support matters.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines with professional efficiency.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Job description

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

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

The candidate should have experience defending financial services companies in both state and federal courts, along with a 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. The ideal candidate will also have experience representing mortgage servicers and/or originators in contested foreclosures, quiet title actions, title disputes, and related claims. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates should have an active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. Candidates applying for a role in our virtual office, The Link, must be licensed in the state in which they reside.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

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.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

EOE