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The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.
As an Associate Counsel - Litigation, you will develop and implement strategy across myriad legal issues, including but not limited to, financial services litigation, securities litigation, administrative or regulatory investigations, real estate law, employment issues, and contract disputes. You will also advise the business and manage outside counsel to effectuate successful litigation outcomes and improve internal processes to proactively manage and reduce current and future risk.
To be successful in this role, you must be capable of communicating complex legal issues in simple terms to all levels of the business, including executive level leadership. You must be solution-oriented and cultivate a knowledge base that allows you to provide nimble, creative, and substantive support on projects. This role requires good judgment and sound decision-making skills: someone who is task-focused, can independently execute their own initiatives and perform well under pressure while managing multiple stakeholders.
About the Role
- Manage day-to-day litigation strategy of complex commercial, business, and financial services litigation, including but limited to: Origination and servicing issues, Vendor disputes, Securities, Regulatory litigation (RESPA, FCRA, TILA, etc.), Fair housing, Employment litigation (FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA)
- Create, lead, and manage defense of administrative and regulatory investigations
- Provide solution-focused recommendations and legal strategy to business partners and outside counsel to proactively mitigate risk
- Manage outside counsel to create efficient, results-driven approach to complex litigation
- Clearly and concisely communicate complex legal issues to appropriate business and legal stakeholders for consideration and action
- Lead all facets of internal investigations, witness preparation, and related activities to support litigation, complaint escalation, administrative charge defense, fair housing complaints, and external investigation defense
- Able to excel both autonomously and as a part of a team
- Build cross-functional relationships with legal and business partners to drive information-sharing and sound foundations for proactive management and mitigation of risk
About You
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience
- Experience defending administrative charges and regulatory investigations including FTC, CFPB, and state agencies across subject matters impacting financial services, securities law, fair housing, and employment law.
What You’ll Get
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About Us
RKT Holdings is a centralized hub that delivers thoughtful and innovative solutions for Rocket Companies®. We’re a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.
