Senior Fintech Litigation Counsel (In-House)

FIS; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

FIS is seeking an experienced litigation counsel to lead a complex docket of litigation, disputes, and government investigations, coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders. The role emphasizes strategic risk management and proactive mitigation across the company.

The ideal candidate brings a Juris Doctor and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, in a fast-paced, global organization. Florida in-house experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent with admission to practice law in the appropriate jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of legal experience focusing on litigation and government investigations.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for a complex docket of litigation, disputes, and investigations from various government agencies, including preparing case assessments, advising and executing on case strategy, coordinating investigations and discovery, and managing external counsel.
• Proactively manage collections activity, subpoenas, liens, levies, and garnishments to drive efficiencies and align strategy.
• Share best practices and learnings with others in the organization, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth to ensure high standards of legal service.

Skills

Litigation management

Government investigations

Legal strategy

Negotiation

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

FIS is seeking an experienced litigation counsel to lead a complex docket of litigation, disputes, and government investigations, coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders. The role emphasizes strategic risk management and proactive mitigation across the company.

The ideal candidate brings a Juris Doctor and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, in a fast-paced, global organization. Florida in-house experience is a plus.