About the role:
The Senior Counsel, Litigation is an attorney with at least five (5) years of experience in a variety of subject matters at all stages of a dispute. This role will provide counsel across Conduent’s businesses, with a concentration on Conduent’s Government Payments business. Conduent’s Government Payments business is vital in assisting federal and state agencies achieve their mission of delivering electronic payments to those individuals who need them.
As such, the role will be responsible for counseling Conduent’s businesses in a variety of subject matters with a heavy focus on the payment services industry and its applicable statutes and regulations, including consumer protection laws. Candidates with experience in the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, Regulation E, and UDAAP are preferred. Experience with regulatory agency examinations is a plus. If you enjoy keeping abreast of dynamic areas of law, appreciate challenging yourself with new subject matters and business industries, and approach matters with common-sense pragmatism, then we would encourage you to apply.
Conduent’s Legal Department is built upon four guiding principles: providing excellent, timely, and action-oriented internal client service to our colleagues, producing the highest quality work, protecting Conduent, and understanding the big picture. Embracing these principles is a necessary element to succeed in the position. Serving as the backbone to all that we do is a strong desire to do the right thing, doing the right thing, and leading others to do the right thing.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive knowledge of litigation procedures
- Analyzing disputes for potential liability and financial exposure to Conduent
- Negotiating favorable resolutions of disputes
- Understanding the requirements of relevant law and assessing Conduent’s compliance with it
- Working closely with outside counsel on litigation matters
- Assisting in drafting company policies
- Collaborating closely with other Legal Department colleagues and functional support groups to provide general legal advice and counsel.
- Providing updates, analysis, and recommendations to the General Counsel and other members of senior management
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
- Law Degree from a top-tier law school
- Licensed to practice law in at least one state.
EXPERIENCE:
- Five years relevant experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strategic and quick thinking
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, including writing clearly and effectively in business and legal correspondence and reports.
- Ability to negotiate diplomatically and effectively.
- Keeping updated on laws and regulations
- Mastery of “to do list” management, from prioritization to making sure responsibilities are not missed.
- Comfort with adopting new technology
- Ability to effectively present (orally and in writing) information to all levels of an organization.
- High sense of urgency while maintaining the highest quality of work.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Fundamentals of the payment service industry
- EFTA, Regulation E, UDAAP
- Guidance from regulatory agencies, such as the CFPB
- Business and financial acumen
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.
At Conduent, we take pride in the individual uniqueness of our employees and continue to strive to make our company a great place to work. So, we embrace diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, which we believe benefits not only the clients we serve, but each other.
Flexible Working
At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.
In this role, you can expect the following working conditions:
Remote work: Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday.
Working For You
Perks and rewards designed for you:
Health and Welfare Benefits: Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment.
Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
Employee Discounts: We offer you access to a vast selection of global, national, and local discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to award-winning learning platforms throughout your Conduent career.
Paid time off: We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work.
Join Us
At Conduent, we are one team, one mission. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our associates. We strive to create a culture where you can:
Bring your authentic self to work.
Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally.
Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support.
When you join Conduent, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company’s and your own. With more than 60,000 associates across 24 countries, we will provide you the opportunity to grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best!
Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $132k-$190k.
