Dave · 1 day ago
Consumer Litigation & Regulatory Legal Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expDave is one of the leading US neobanks, pioneering financial services with disruptive technology. They are seeking an experienced Consumer Litigation and Regulatory Legal Director to lead their legal response strategy for consumer disputes and regulatory matters, manage litigation, and develop proactive strategies to minimize legal risks.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Oversee all consumer litigation matters, including escalated disputes, individual lawsuits, class actions, and mass and individual arbitration proceedings
Develop and execute defense strategies in coordination with outside counsel
Engage and manage outside counsel relationships, including staffing, strategy, work product, day-to-day case activity, and budget monitoring to effectively and efficiently represent Dave
Prepare and report on these matters to a variety of stakeholders including management and the board of directors
Manage insurance claims related to litigation
Analyze litigation trends to identify systemic issues and recommend operational improvements
Serve as primary point of contact for litigation holds and discovery processes
Handle minor non-consumer focused litigation matters as needed (HR, SEC, IP, etc)
Lead responses to inquiries, investigations, and help with escalated issues from examinations from regulatory agencies including the CFPB, FTC, state attorneys general, state financial regulators, and other relevant authorities
Coordinate with data, product, and operations teams to gather information and prepare comprehensive responses to regulatory discovery requests
Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies to facilitate constructive dialogue
Work with a high-performing team of attorneys and legal professionals; although this role will not have direct reports initially, there are paralegal and compliance resources that the role will indirectly manage to accomplish their objectives
Partner with compliance, risk, product, and customer service teams to identify and mitigate emerging legal risks
Design and implement policies, procedures, and training programs to reduce litigation and regulatory exposure
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on consumer litigation and regulatory enforcement action trends
Represent the company in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
7-10+ years of legal experience with at least 5 years focused on consumer financial services litigation and regulatory matters
Deep knowledge of consumer lending and deposit/overdraft products, payments, and fintech related businesses and legal and regulatory issues
Extensive knowledge consumer financial services protection laws, including TILA, TISA, EFTA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP, ROSCA (and related regulations) and state consumer protection statutes
Proven experience managing litigation and responding to regulatory inquiries from agencies such as the CFPB, FTC, state AGs, and state financial regulators
Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders of all levels
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Strategic mindset with ability to balance legal risk against business objectives
Preferred
Experience in fintech, digital banking, payments, or financial services technology
Prior experience with class action litigation defense
Background in both law firm and in-house roles
Experience with alternative dispute resolution and arbitration programs
Benefits
Opportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goals
Flexible hours and virtual first work culture with a home office stipend
Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
Generous paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) savings plan with matching contributions
Financial advisor and financial wellness support
Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break
All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout to connect with your team members and leadership team
Company
Dave
Dave is a banking app that offers customers banking, financial insights, overdraft protection, and building credit products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$646.3MKey Investors
FTX VenturesTiger Global ManagementVictory Park Capital
2026-01-19Undisclosed
2023-09-18Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2022-03-21Post Ipo Debt· $100M
Leadership Team
Jason Wilk
Founder and CEO
Joan Aristei
Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
Crowdfund Insider
2026-01-04
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