VP, Litigation Counsel

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Role Summary/Purpose: Synchrony is seeking a VP, Litigation to defend the Company in litigation matters including individual cardholder litigation, arbitration and threatened actions. This role is responsible for managing a large number of active litigation matters, including supervising outside counsel, driving efficient case strategy and resolution and partnering with business and operational stakeholders to understand Synchrony’s processes that are subject to litigation. Essential Responsibilities: Defend Synchrony in individual consumer matters involving Synchrony’s products, including lawsuits in state and federal courts and arbitrations. Manage a portfolio of cardholder litigation and arbitrations, including early case assessment, strategy development, discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial/arbitration preparation as needed. Represent Synchrony in mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitration proceedings, including preparing submissions, evaluating settlement options, and negotiating resolutions aligned with legal and business objectives. Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, servicing, compliance, risk, business leaders) to develop defensible p...