Principal Counsel - Remote

Overview

The Principal Counsel role at Discover involves providing legal advice and support on various legal matters related to consumer financial services, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with internal business clients.

In Short

• Handle routine legal matters and provide advice to internal clients.
• Specialize in network participant insolvency and bankruptcy issues.
• Support operational issue management processes.
• Provide legal review for marketing and servicing communications.
• Advise on regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters.
• Work as an individual contributor with potential leadership responsibilities.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Collaborate in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Participate in a culture valuing compliance and risk management.
• Engage in training and advising on legal topics.

Requirements

• J.D. Law degree.
• 1+ years of legal experience in consumer financial services.
• Active law license in good standing.
• Ability to operate office equipment and communicate effectively.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities considered.
• Physical requirements primarily involve indoor office work.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Bonus points for 3+ years of relevant legal experience.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account.
• Short and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education Assistance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Family Support Programs.
• Recognition Program.