Senior Level Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs
Senior level senior litigation counsel jobs demand ownership of complex disputes, strategic oversight of litigation portfolios, and leadership of the legal teams executing those decisions. Roles are distributed across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, with employers like TikTok USDS Joint Venture, Ascendion, and Everquote hiring at this level now.
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Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a wide variety of legal issues. The Legal Department is focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great people in an inclusive environment where each person is valued for the distinct skills and attributes they bring to the team. Please see additional information regarding this position listed below skills/competencies.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partners with business units and executive leadership to provide practical legal advice on issues related to complex business and banking matters
- Provides strategic, pragmatic, and expert legal advice to business units
- Advises senior management as to the interpretation of laws and regulations and on new and recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the Bank
- Monitors and remains up to date on emerging legislative developments that may affect the Bank
- Participates in line of business-initiated projects such as drafting policies and procedures on new regulations and amendments or new interpretations of existing regulations
- Provides expert assessment of legal risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the Bank’s reputation as well as our clients and assets
- Works with and manages outside counsel on legal issues impacting the Bank and related matter budgets
- May lead and manage other Assistant General Counsel, specialists or paralegal staff
- Provides assistance with training bankers, associates, operational staff and customer support staff on legal issues
- Provides expert legal counsel on a wide range of legal issues and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Develops relationships based on trust across the organization; grows internal and external networks
- Maintains distinct, independent ownership of a legal function or specialization
- Provides mentoring opportunities for legal staff and serves as a resource for legal staff
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
- Law Degree
- Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
- Ten (10) years of legal experience at a regulatory agency, in the financial services industry, or at a law firm with strong knowledge of bank regulations or other relevant practical legal experience
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to build strong partnerships with senior leadership in order to drive results
- Ability to lead and manage a team of attorneys and support staff which provides legal support to an entire line of business
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload and reach prompt, pragmatic decisions
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders to include Executive leadership
- Advanced organizational skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders to include senior and executive management
- Consistently demonstrated ability to assimilate and analyze facts and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice
- Consistently demonstrated ability to manage matters from start to finish with little to no oversight
- Demonstrated ability to comfortably and confidently operate in a constantly changing environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Expert analytical, research, decision-making and problem-solving skills combined with effective time management and project management/planning skills
- Possesses unique legal expertise in multiple specialized areas of the law
- Well-developed ability to tactfully navigate complex discussions
Preferred Experience In
- Class and/or Collective Actions
- Financial Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Mass Arbitration
- Shareholder Action
- Experience practicing in a law firm environment, preferably supporting complex litigation matters.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target:
Median
Incentive Pay Plans: This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Regions Center
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a wide variety of legal issues. The Legal Department is focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great people in an inclusive environment where each person is valued for the distinct skills and attributes they bring to the team. Please see additional information regarding this position listed below skills/competencies.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partners with business units and executive leadership to provide practical legal advice on issues related to complex business and banking matters
- Provides strategic, pragmatic, and expert legal advice to business units
- Advises senior management as to the interpretation of laws and regulations and on new and recent changes in laws and regulations that affect the Bank
- Monitors and remains up to date on emerging legislative developments that may affect the Bank
- Participates in line of business-initiated projects such as drafting policies and procedures on new regulations and amendments or new interpretations of existing regulations
- Provides expert assessment of legal risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the Bank’s reputation as well as our clients and assets
- Works with and manages outside counsel on legal issues impacting the Bank and related matter budgets
- May lead and manage other Assistant General Counsel, specialists or paralegal staff
- Provides assistance with training bankers, associates, operational staff and customer support staff on legal issues
- Provides expert legal counsel on a wide range of legal issues and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Develops relationships based on trust across the organization; grows internal and external networks
- Maintains distinct, independent ownership of a legal function or specialization
- Provides mentoring opportunities for legal staff and serves as a resource for legal staff
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible.
Requirements
- Law Degree
- Licensed in good standing to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
- Ten (10) years of legal experience at a regulatory agency, in the financial services industry, or at a law firm with strong knowledge of bank regulations or other relevant practical legal experience
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to build strong partnerships with senior leadership in order to drive results
- Ability to lead and manage a team of attorneys and support staff which provides legal support to an entire line of business
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload and reach prompt, pragmatic decisions
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders to include Executive leadership
- Advanced organizational skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders to include senior and executive management
- Consistently demonstrated ability to assimilate and analyze facts and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner and provide succinct results-oriented legal advice
- Consistently demonstrated ability to manage matters from start to finish with little to no oversight
- Demonstrated ability to comfortably and confidently operate in a constantly changing environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Expert analytical, research, decision-making and problem-solving skills combined with effective time management and project management/planning skills
- Possesses unique legal expertise in multiple specialized areas of the law
- Well-developed ability to tactfully navigate complex discussions
Preferred Experience In
- Class and/or Collective Actions
- Financial Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Mass Arbitration
- Shareholder Action
- Experience practicing in a law firm environment, preferably supporting complex litigation matters.
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target:
Median
Incentive Pay Plans: This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Regions Center
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Senior Level Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level senior litigation counsel job?
Employers hiring at this level expect demonstrated ownership of high-stakes litigation from case strategy through resolution, not just execution of tasks set by others. Strong candidates bring a record of leading complex matters independently, advising senior business clients, and mentoring junior attorneys. Specialization in a substantive area, courtroom experience, and the ability to manage outside counsel relationships all sharpen a candidacy at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level senior litigation counsels?
Companies hiring senior level senior litigation counsels right now include TikTok USDS Joint Venture, Ascendion, and Everquote, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large corporations with active litigation dockets, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and law firms seeking experienced trial counsel to lead practice groups or significant client matters.
Are there remote senior level senior litigation counsel jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and practice area. About 40% of senior level senior litigation counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that much of the strategic and advisory work can be done off-site. Roles tied to courtroom appearances or client-facing litigation management often require a local presence, so location requirements differ across listings.
What makes a senior litigation counsel role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by independent ownership of the litigation function rather than supervised execution. That means setting case strategy, managing exposure and risk for the business, directing outside counsel, and advising executives on legal decisions. Senior counsel also typically mentor junior attorneys and help shape department processes, making leadership and judgment as important as technical legal skill.
Which industries hire the most senior level senior litigation counsels?
Senior level senior litigation counsel roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they face high volumes of regulatory scrutiny, complex commercial disputes, and significant litigation exposure that requires experienced in-house counsel capable of managing matters with real business consequence.