Western Union · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Counsel, Litigation
USA - CO - Denver
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$155K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expWestern Union is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Counsel, Litigation to join their high-performing and collaborative team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a broad range of litigation matters, serving as the primary in-house point of contact for outside counsel and collaborating with various stakeholders to mitigate future litigation risk.
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Responsibilities
Manage portfolio of assigned litigation matters, including commercial disputes, pre-litigation claims, arbitration demands, and escalated regulatory inquiries
Serve as the primary in-house point of contact for outside counsel on designated matters, including strategy, staffing, and timelines
Independently manage pre-litigation and arbitration matters, driving efficient and cost-effective resolution
Partner with legal professionals and attorneys to address escalated subpoenas, consumer complaints, and eDiscovery issues
Identify trends across disputes and provide feedback to internal stakeholders to mitigate future litigation risk
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Business colleagues on cross-functional projects
Drive successful partnerships with outside counsel and manage litigation budgets
Positively impact the customer experience
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar
3 to 5 + years of meaningful litigation experience in a law firm or corporate legal department
Ability to provide clear, actionable legal advice based on thorough analysis
Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills
Experience with review of complex legal documents and/or preparation of complex legal responses/documents
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant technologies
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
401k match of 4%
Student Loan Repayment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Company
Western Union
Western Union provides consumers and businesses with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800M2026-01-09Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2006-10-02IPO
Leadership Team
Nicolas Levi
Regional Vice President Middle East Afghanistan Pakistan
Ashutosh Shinde
Head - Technology Engineering Center (India)
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