Dave
financial services
Sr.Director,AssistantGeneralCounsel(ConsumerLitigation&Regulatory)
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“Sr. Director, Assistant General Counsel (Consumer Litigation & Regulatory) at Dave. Skills: litigation, regulatory enforcement, consumer financial services. Lead Dave’s litigation and regulatory enforcement defense practice end to end, including consumer lawsuits, class actions, mass and individual arbitrations, escalated disputes, and agency matters. Develop defense and response strategies in partnership with outside counsel, internal legal SMEs, compliance, risk, product, operations, and data ”
What You'll Achieve.
protect the business while staying focused on our mission: giving members better access to financial products without predatory fees; shape how we respond to complex legal challenges; build durable systems that support responsible growth; reduce risk across Dave’s products and member experience; support legal risk management as Dave grows
Industry & Context.
Ability to use legal technology, AI, and process improvements to manage legal work efficiently and thoughtfully; make thoughtful recommendations when the facts are complex and the path is not fully defined
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing, 12+ years of legal experience, at least 7 years focused on consumer financial services litigation and regulatory matters, Proven experience managing complex litigation from inception through discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial preparation, and resolution, Experience with fintech, consumer financial services, class actions, mass arbitration, individual arbitration, and other complex adversarial matters, Demonstrated experience managing regulatory inquiries, investigations, examinations, or enforcement actions involving agencies such as the CFPB, FTC, SEC, OCC, FRB, FDIC, state AGs, or state financial regulators, Deep knowledge of consumer lending, deposit, overdraft, payments, fintech products, and related legal and regulatory frameworks, understanding of TILA, TISA, EFTA, FCRA, GLBA, UDAAP, ROSCA, related regulations, and state consumer protection laws, Experience advising executives and Boards on complex litigation and regulatory matters, including strategy, risk, trade-offs, and recommended paths forward, negotiation, advocacy, writing, and communication skills, Ability to use legal technology, AI, and process improvements to manage legal work efficiently and thoughtfully
Nice to Have
Experience in fintech, digital banking, payments, or financial services technology, Experience in both senior law firm and in-house legal roles
What You'll Do.
Lead Dave’s litigation and regulatory enforcement defense practice end to end
including consumer lawsuits
mass and individual arbitrations
Develop defense and response strategies in partnership with outside counsel
Manage outside counsel relationships
day-to-day case activity
Prepare clear reporting for senior leadership and the Board on litigation
and potential outcomes
insurance coordination
mediation preparation
and alternative dispute resolution efforts
and enforcement matters involving agencies such as the CFPB
state attorneys general
and state financial regulators
Identify litigation and regulatory trends
connect them to operational root causes
and recommend improvements that reduce risk across Dave’s products and member experience
and scalable processes that support legal risk management as Dave grows
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Develop defense and response strategies in partnership with outside counsel, internal legal SMEs, compliance, risk, product, operations, and data teams; Work well across functions and know how to turn legal complexity into clear business guidance; Build trust with stakeholders by communicating directly, listening carefully, and helping teams make better decisions; partnering closely with teams across the business
Communication Scope
writing; communication skills; clear reporting; communicating directly; listening carefully; turn legal complexity into clear business guidance
Full Job Description
DAVE VS. GOLIATH. WE’RE DAVE. Dave is a financial app on a mission to build products that level the financial playing field. It is redefining the financial landscape by leveraging technology to create an affordable, transparent, and user-centric access to liquidity for millions of Americans. As a leading innovator in the U.S. financial services sector, Dave’s digital financial platform offers products designed to meet the credit needs of those underserved by traditional financial institutions. Dave’s offerings include its flagship ExtraCash product, providing members up to $500 in short-term advances within minutes. The company is on track to launch several new product offerings in 2026, including a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) option. Dave is focused on serving Americans who are financially vulnerable or living paycheck to paycheck. Dave is leading the charge in creating a new era of credit products that prioritizes speed, affordability, and accessibility, making it the go-to financial partner for those who need it most. THE OPPORTUNITY Dave is hiring a Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel to lead our litigation and regulatory enforcement defense strategy. This is a senior legal leadership role with broad ownership across consumer litigation, arbitrations, regulatory inquiries, enforcement actions, and other adversarial matters. You’ll build the systems, processes, and partnerships that help Dave manage legal risk as we continue to scale our products and serve millions of members. This role requires strong judgment, deep consumer financial services expertise, and the ability to advise executives and the Board with clarity in high-stakes moments. WHAT YOU’LL OWN - Lead Dave’s litigation and regulatory enforcement defense practice end to end, including consumer lawsuits, class actions, mass and individual arbitrations, escalated disputes, and agency matters. - Develop defense and response strategies in partnership with outside counsel, internal legal SMEs, complian
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