Litigation Attorney

Description
About Us
At Biz2Credit, we look for individuals who are ready to join a dynamic and innovative fintech company on a mission to change the lending landscape for small businesses. Our values of Collaboration, Responsibility, Empowerment, Disruption, Innovation, and Trust guide everything we do, and our purpose of helping small businesses succeed drives us forward.
As a company, we believe that with the right tools and support, small business owners can achieve their dreams, and we're here to make that happen. That's why we're dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions, like our Biz2X platform, a fully configurable SaaS solution that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to make lending more efficient, effective, and accessible.
But we're more than just another FinTech company. We're a team of individuals who bring their unique personalities, backgrounds, and experiences to work every day. We believe that diversity makes us stronger, and that's why we value a culture that is inclusive and supportive. We're looking for people who are excited about the opportunity to make a difference, who want to work in an environment that is both challenging and fun, and who are eager to bring their whole selves to work.
So, if you're someone who is eager to join a company that is making a real impact, who values a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and who is ready to be a part of a team that is changing the lending landscape, we want to hear from you. Come join us and be a part of something truly special at Biz2Credit.
About the Role
Biz2Credit seeks a commercial litigation attorney with experience in breach of contract and creditor's rights matters. This position requires a highly motivated and organized individual with at least 5 years of litigation experience. New York or New Jersey license is required. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities

• Strategically lead and manage litigation matters, ranging from pre-litigation disputes through litigation and judgment enforcement efforts, and advise on strategy and resolution of matters.
• Liaise with outside counsel on litigation and settlement strategy in pending matters and provide updates to key internal stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and manage the litigation strategy for all material litigations.
• Be responsible for developing and accessing case strategies, handling discovery requests and third-party subpoenas and reviewing court filings.
• Work cross-functionally with teams to mitigate litigation risk and to ensure compliance with litigation and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with external counsel to efficiently manage all aspects of litigation.
• Negotiating and settling cases in the pre-litigation stage
• Review policies, claims and other records.
• Manage docket of cases according to office policy
• Exercise a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

Education and Experience

• JD from a recognized US Law School. Qualification to practice law and membership in good standing in the bar of at least one state (NY or NJ preferred).
• 5+ years of litigation experience post law school in a top law firm or in-house at a financial institution.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest levels of integrity, ethical standards, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrate communication and collaboration skills with an ability to manage and influence stakeholders in a matrix environment effectively.
• Strong communication skills combined with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Results-driven, take initiative and ownership to accomplish work.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and embrace change in a dynamic, rapidly growing environment.
• Strive for continuous improvement and embrace innovative ideas in daily work.
• Thought leader with track record to a track record to formulate and integrate functional strategies with corporate objectives and translate them into actionable deliverables.
• High degree of organizational awareness, ability to connect the dots to understand all the interdependency and big picture.

Benefits & Perks
Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401K match, stock options, commuter benefits, and employee incentive plan.
Catered lunch and team events.
In the News
Named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500.
Inc 5000 - fastest growing private companies in 2023.
Crain's New York Fast 50.
Great Place to Work Certified.
Salary Range
$150k-$175k