In-House VP Litigation Counsel (Credit & Foreclosure)

PATRIOT BANK, N.A.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Bank, N.A. in Oregon seeks a VP Litigation Counsel to lead the bank's litigation portfolio across commercial and consumer matters, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections.

You will supervise outside counsel, set strategy, manage budgets, and advise stakeholders on legal risk. This role offers direct interaction with executive leadership and broad exposure to banking, lending, and regulatory issues.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Connecticut bar admission or eligibility for admission in Connecticut preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in banking or creditor's rights.
• Experience handling foreclosure, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, collections, or commercial litigation.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage a significant portfolio of matters.
• Sound judgment and a practical, business-oriented approach to legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Bank's portfolio of commercial and consumer litigation, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, collections, and related proceedings.
• Direct and supervise outside counsel, including budget management, strategy development, and litigation oversight.
• Evaluate legal risks, recommend litigation strategies, and advise internal stakeholders regarding disputed matters.
• Partner with lending, credit, special assets, and servicing teams to resolve problem loans and maximize recoveries.
• Review pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and litigation-related correspondence.
• Provide legal guidance regarding foreclosure procedures, creditor rights, workouts, loan enforcement, and bankruptcy matters.
• Assist with responses to subpoenas, discovery requests, and governmental inquiries.
• Monitor legal developments impacting lending, collections, foreclosure practices, and creditor remedies.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives and legal compliance efforts.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Portfolio management

Judgment

Business-oriented approach

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Patriot Bank, N.A. in Oregon seeks a VP Litigation Counsel to lead the bank's litigation portfolio across commercial and consumer matters, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, and collections.

You will supervise outside counsel, set strategy, manage budgets, and advise stakeholders on legal risk. This role offers direct interaction with executive leadership and broad exposure to banking, lending, and regulatory issues.