Corporate Counsel, Litigation

Company: The Goal Family of Companies
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Bring Your Compliance. Bring Your Litigation. Bring Your Risk Management. At Goal Solutions, we’re on a mission to transform the consumer finance industry with data, technology, and a talented team. Our company is growing fast — and so is our need for a Corporate Counsel, Litigation. Legal at Goal: How This Role Fits In Our Legal team is a strategic, business-first function focused on protecting the Company, managing risk, and enabling smart growth. We partner closely with leaders across the organization, support teams through complex legal matters, and provide practical guidance that balances legal judgment with business realities. As Corporate Counsel, Litigation , you play a critical role in this mission by owning the Company’s litigation strategy, driving consistent and efficient outcomes, and serving as a trusted legal partner. What You’ll Do You will own and manage the Company’s litigation portfolio from intake through resolution, serving as the primary in-house point of contact and driving strategy in partnership with leadership, compliance, and operations. Impact You’ll Make in This Role Full ownership of all Company’s litigation within six months Clear, consistent executive communication on litigation risk, exposure, and strategy Quarterly litigation reporting including trends, exposure, and budget status Strong outside counsel performance with cost and quality accountability Reduced litigation surprises through proactive issue identification and resolution Key Role Responsibilities Own and manage all litigation matters, including consumer finance, commercial, and employment-related claims Develop and execute litigation strategy aligned with business priorities and risk tolerance Manage outside counsel, including strategy alignment, performance, and budget adherence Oversee discovery, legal holds, and document production Coordinate responses to subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and investigations Evaluate pre-litigation claims and negotiate settlements when appropriate Partner with compliance and operations to drive remediation and track follow-through Learn and leverage internal servicing and data platforms (e.g., ACER, GEMINI) to support litigation and discovery This role has authority to manage day-to-day litigation strategy and settlement decisions within established financial and risk thresholds. Matters exceeding those thresholds must be escalated to executive leadership. What You Bring Law degree from an accredited institution and active bar membership Experience supporting or managing litigation matters Ability to work independently while balancing multiple cases and priorities General familiarity with consumer finance, regulatory, or consumer protection frameworks Experience with core litigation activities, including discovery, motion support, and case strategy Why You’ll Love Working Here People stay at Goal Solutions because they can grow, innovate, lead, and make meaningful impact. We take care of our people so they can take care of our customers. Benefits include Competitive salary bonus eligibility 401(k) with 4% company match Long-Term Incentive Program Medical, dental, and vision Annual HSA contribution: $1,700 Life insurance, disability, and critical illness coverage Birthday holiday Two Community Days Free snacks and beverages in the office Paid Parental Leave Generous PTO Tuition reimbursement $2,000 Vacation Incentive after 3 years Sabbatical Wellness funds, community funds, and more About Goal Solutions Goal Solutions (“Goal”) provides innovative loan servicing, asset management, collections oversight, treasury services, and analytics for clients across solar, home improvement, personal loans, and student finance markets. We work with hedge funds, traditional banks, ABS investors, insurance companies, and universities, with over $30B in assets under management through Goal and our subsidiaries: GSS Data Services, Launch Servicing, and Turnstile Capital Management. Headquartered in San Diego, Goal has been named a Best Place to Work by the San Diego Business Journal every year since 2015. Apply today and help us build the future of Goal Solutions, one great hire at a time. The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school Active bar license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 3–5 years of hands-on litigation experience Experience managing litigation matters independently Working knowledge of consumer finance and consumer protection laws Experience with motions practice, discovery, and case strategy Preferred Experience In-house litigation experience in financial services or loan servicing Experience working in a corporate environment and supporting its various teams Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong judgment and decision-making ability Clear, direct communication with non-legal stakeholders High level of ownership and follow-through Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment

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