VP, Litigation Counsel

Synchrony

VP, Litigation Counsel at Synchrony managing litigation matters and overseeing outside counsel. Defending interests in consumer finance litigation and arbitration involving regulatory matters.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeCalifornia, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Defend Synchrony in individual consumer matters involving Synchrony’s products
Manage a portfolio of cardholder litigation and arbitrations
Represent Synchrony in mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitration proceedings
Partner with internal stakeholders to develop defensible positions
Oversee outside counsel where applicable
Advise on consumer finance legal issues affecting individual disputes
Draft and review litigation and arbitration materials
Identify trends and recurring issues across the portfolio and provide practical feedback
Maintain accurate matter documentation, metrics, and reporting
Handle other litigation or subpoena matters as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (in good standing)
At least 7-9 years of litigation experience in consumer finance and/or credit card-related matters
Prior experience litigating matters under FCRA, TILA, FDCPA, UDAAP
Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility to work from home or office
annual bonus based on individual and company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationarbitrationdraftingreviewingconsumer financeFCRATILAFDCPAUDAAPportfolio management

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingflexibilityadvisory skillsstakeholder managementtrend identificationfeedback provisiondocumentation

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership