VP Litigation Counsel, Banking & Credit

Patriot Bank, N.A.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Bank, N.A. in Stamford, CT seeks a VP Litigation Counsel to lead the bank's credit litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy and related collections matters.

You will act as a trusted advisor to business and operations teams and partner with executives to shape strategy. You will direct outside counsel, manage budgets, assess risk, and guide responses to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries while staying ahead of changing lending laws and creditor remedies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor 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, preferably with a law firm, financial institution, mortgage servicer, or creditor's rights practice.
• Experience handling foreclosure, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, collections, or commercial litigation matters.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage a significant portfolio of matters while balancing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Bank's portfolio of commercial and consumer litigation matters, 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Connecticut bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Patriot Bank, N.A. in Stamford, CT seeks a VP Litigation Counsel to lead the bank's credit litigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy and related collections matters.

You will act as a trusted advisor to business and operations teams and partner with executives to shape strategy. You will direct outside counsel, manage budgets, assess risk, and guide responses to subpoenas and regulatory inquiries while staying ahead of changing lending laws and creditor remedies.