Remote - Litigation Counsel

About World Business Lenders ( www.wbl.com)

World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding.

This is a Contract / Consultant position. Generally, working hours will be 9 : 00am-6 : 00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, although hours worked may be greater based upon operational requirements. The job requires excellent oral and written command of the English language.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and oversee legal strategies in response to litigation, regulatory inquiries, and investigations.
• Provide legal guidance and risk assessments throughout the lifecycle of disputes.
• Supervise and manage daily operations of internal litigation teams.
• Select, engage, and oversee outside counsel handling litigation and investigations.
• Monitor legal spend and manage litigation budgets to ensure cost-effective outcomes.
• Draft and implement internal policies and procedures for managing disputes and government inquiries.
• Ensure consistent reporting and communication of litigation updates to executive management and the Board.
• Coordinate with business units to gather information and ensure alignment on legal strategies.
• Maintain organized records of case files, correspondence, and supporting documents.
• Review and approve litigation-related documents, including pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
• Establish legal protocols for responding to subpoenas, government notices, or regulatory demands.
• Maintain awareness of relevant legal developments affecting ongoing or potential litigation.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

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