Sr. Director, Assistant General Counsel – Consumer Litigation & Regulatory

Dave

Senior Director of Legal managing litigation and regulatory strategy at Dave, a fintech app transforming financial access. Collaborating with leaders to shape legal risk management.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $274,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Dave’s strategy and response across consumer litigation, class actions, arbitrations, regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and other adversarial matters
Partner with outside counsel to develop defense strategies, oversee case management, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality legal work product
Build scalable processes for litigation holds, discovery, document management, and regulatory response coordination
Advise executive leadership and the Board on litigation and regulatory developments, risk exposure, settlement strategy, and potential business impact
Develop proactive strategies with Compliance, Product, and Risk teams to identify and reduce litigation and enforcement risk across Dave’s products and operations
Over time, help build and lead a high-performing litigation and enforcement team that can support Dave’s continued growth and product expansion

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
12+ years of legal experience, including significant experience focused on consumer financial services litigation and regulatory matters
Deep experience managing complex litigation from inception through resolution, including class actions, arbitrations, discovery, motion practice, and trial strategy
Demonstrated experience handling regulatory inquiries and enforcement matters involving agencies such as the CFPB, FTC, SEC, OCC, FRB, FDIC, state attorneys general, and state financial regulators
Strong knowledge of consumer financial services laws and regulations, including TILA, TISA, EFTA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP, ROSCA, and related state consumer protection laws
Experience partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, Operations, Compliance, and executive leadership
Strong judgment balancing legal, operational, and business considerations in complex situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership and Boards of Directors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goals
Flexible hours and virtual-first work culture with a home office stipend
Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
Generous paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) savings plan with matching contributions
Financial advisor and financial wellness support
Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break
All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout to connect with your team members and leadership team

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation managementclass actionsarbitrationsdiscoverymotion practicetrial strategyregulatory inquiriesenforcement mattersconsumer financial services lawsdocument management

Soft Skills

judgmentcommunication skillspresentation skillsleadershipstrategic thinkingcollaborationrisk assessmentproblem-solvingnegotiationteam building

Certifications

J.D.active bar membership