Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

Enova International

Assistant General Counsel managing litigation and regulatory matters for Enova International. Overseeing claims, conducting investigations, and advising business leaders in a hybrid work setting.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage individual, consolidated, and class action litigation, arbitration, and threatened claims involving the company’s businesses in areas that include general litigation, commercial and consumer disputes, labor and employment, bankruptcy, financial services and regulatory matters;
Conduct internal fact investigation to assess claims and recommend effective strategies to defense or prosecution;
Supervise, direct, and collaborate with outside counsel to develop and execute on effective enterprise and case-specific litigation strategies;
Oversee discovery and subpoenas, including working with business clients and outside counsel, as needed;
Advise business leaders on litigation strategy and dispute resolution, and collaborate with leaders to drive desired outcomes;
Track all assigned claims and litigation matters and monitor for trends and patterns; and
Counsel business partners on legal and compliance risks and collaborate to find optimal business solutions while minimizing risk.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials, and active bar membership in good standing with at least one state; ability to practice in Illinois (licensed or under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 716)
6+ years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel
Experience in consumer financial services or e-commerce is a plus; strong interest in developing deep industry knowledge is required
Ability to analyze local, state, and federal laws and provide clear, concise guidance to business partners
Strong judgment, critical thinking, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage litigation matters independently and drive favorable outcomes
Ability to take ownership of work, manage competing priorities under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle a high-volume workload
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Adaptability and willingness to quickly develop new areas of expertise
Experience litigating in multiple jurisdictions (state, federal, and arbitration) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results.
Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)
PTO & paid holidays off
Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
Summer hours (for eligible roles)
Paid parental leave
DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
Employee recognition and rewards program
Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day…Plus so much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation managementinternal fact investigationdiscovery oversightlegal analysisnegotiationcase-specific litigation strategiescompliance risk assessmentconsumer financial servicese-commercearbitration

Soft Skills

strong judgmentcritical thinkinginterpersonal skillscommunication skillsadaptabilityownership of workability to manage competing prioritiesability to work independentlycollaborative skillsability to meet tight deadlines

Certifications

Juris Doctoractive bar membership