Vice President, Litigation

Job description

The Vice President, Litigation, reporting to the Senior Vice President/Chief Litigation Counsel (SVP), serves as a senior litigation leader responsible for managing complex litigation matters and leading critical litigation functions within FINRA's OGC Litigation Office. The Vice President, Litigation provides expert legal counsel, directs litigation matters, and ensures effective execution of the department's litigation strategy and objectives. This role requires exceptional judgment, litigation expertise, and the ability to provide sound counsel to senior leaders on matters of significant importance to the organization. The Vice President, Litigation works closely with the SVP to ensure effective representation of FINRA in litigation and provides pre-litigation counseling to mitigate risk, while working closely with the SVP to manage the work of the OGC Litigation group. Essential Job Functions: Leadership and Management - Act on behalf of the SVP when needed. - Provide strategic counsel and legal advice regarding litigation matters to the Chief Legal Officer, CEO, and other senior leaders. - Mentor and develop attorneys and staff members to achieve desired outcomes. - Foster exc...