551 Legal Strategy jobs in the United States

Job Description:
**Role Summary/Purpose:**
The VP, Recovery Legal Strategy will lead end-to-end strategy development and analytics for Synchrony's Legal Recovery business, with responsibility for $100-150MM annual recovery income / net loss impact and $30-35MM expense budget. This role is accountable for delivering superior business performance through innovation and advanced analytics across the entire Legal Recovery process lifecycle. The VP develops, executes, and continuously optimizes strategies to maximize net loss reduction within budget and to ensure regulatory and compliance excellence. Collaborating closely with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending Technology, Finance, and Business Intelligence / Reporting, this leader drives top-tier results through rigorous analytics and continuous business transformation. The person in this role will also be backup for the VP, Recovery Debt Sales Strategy role.
**_Our Way of Working_**
**_We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events._**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
+ Own the development, testing, execution, and ongoing optimization of legal recovery strategies for all Synchrony businesses / platforms, clients and products, including segmentation, legal vs. non-legal channel optimization, legal channel management, and post-judgment recovery including dormant (non-performing) judgment strategies.
+ Lead advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives (e.g., CHAID/CART, champion-challenger testing) to enhance legal recovery effectiveness, profitability, and efficiency.
+ Lead rigorous business case development, risk assessment, implementation, and validation of all new or modified strategies, ensuring swift and successful rollouts.
+ Develop a transformational legal recovery strategy vision and multi-year roadmap. Lead discussions with executives to ensure they understand and support the future state vision and roadmap. Conduct benchmarking and industry research to identify legal strategy and operational best practices.
+ Actively manage a portfolio of legal recovery strategies, including tracking performance and providing regular updates to senior management and to other stakeholders.
+ Drive cross-functional partnerships with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending, Business Intelligence / Reporting, Model Development, external law firms, and other stakeholders to ensure aligned, effective, and compliant execution.
+ Monitor legal recovery performance, capitalize on opportunities to improve liquidation rates, operational efficiencies, accuracy, and cost management.
+ Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidelines and company policies; proactively prevent, detect, and remediate any Legal Recovery strategy issues.
+ Develop, implement, and maintain robust documentation, controls, and governance for all legal recovery strategies / non-model tools (NMTs); lead legal strategy support for second line reviews, internal audits and regulatory exams.
+ Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
**Qualifications/Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a quantitative major (e.g., STEM, economics, business); in lieu of a degree 11+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 8+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 5+ years of experience with data analytics and segmentation platforms (e.g., SAS, SQL, Python/R, CHAID / CART decision tree software).
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ 3+ years of experience leading legal recovery strategy, attorney management, or litigation recoveries in the financial industry (preferably for a credit card issuer).
+ Expertise in legal/regulatory frameworks impacting recoveries (FDCPA, Fair Lending, UDAAP, etc.).
+ Demonstrated success developing and executing strategy, testing protocols, and delivering measurable results in a regulated financial services environment.
+ Experience managing processes, risks and controls.
+ Exceptional communication, cross-functional leadership, and executive influencing skills.
+ Outstanding project management, organizational, and change leadership abilities.
+ Advanced degree (Master's or JD) preferred.
**Grade/Level: 12**
The salary range for this position is **135,000.00 - 230,000.00** USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
**Eligibility Requirements:**
+ You must be 18 years or older
+ You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
+ You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
+ You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
+ New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**Our Commitment:**
When you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard - but valued. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We're proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
**Reasonable Accommodation Notice:**
+ Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
+ If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1- . Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
**Job Family Group:**
Credit

Job Description:
**Role Summary/Purpose:**
The VP, Recovery Legal Strategy will lead end-to-end strategy development and analytics for Synchrony's Legal Recovery business, with responsibility for $100-150MM annual recovery income / net loss impact and $30-35MM expense budget. This role is accountable for delivering superior business performance through innovation and advanced analytics across the entire Legal Recovery process lifecycle. The VP develops, executes, and continuously optimizes strategies to maximize net loss reduction within budget and to ensure regulatory and compliance excellence. Collaborating closely with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending Technology, Finance, and Business Intelligence / Reporting, this leader drives top-tier results through rigorous analytics and continuous business transformation. The person in this role will also be backup for the VP, Recovery Debt Sales Strategy role.
**_Our Way of Working_**
**_We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events._**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
+ Own the development, testing, execution, and ongoing optimization of legal recovery strategies for all Synchrony businesses / platforms, clients and products, including segmentation, legal vs. non-legal channel optimization, legal channel management, and post-judgment recovery including dormant (non-performing) judgment strategies.
+ Lead advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives (e.g., CHAID/CART, champion-challenger testing) to enhance legal recovery effectiveness, profitability, and efficiency.
+ Lead rigorous business case development, risk assessment, implementation, and validation of all new or modified strategies, ensuring swift and successful rollouts.
+ Develop a transformational legal recovery strategy vision and multi-year roadmap. Lead discussions with executives to ensure they understand and support the future state vision and roadmap. Conduct benchmarking and industry research to identify legal strategy and operational best practices.
+ Actively manage a portfolio of legal recovery strategies, including tracking performance and providing regular updates to senior management and to other stakeholders.
+ Drive cross-functional partnerships with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending, Business Intelligence / Reporting, Model Development, external law firms, and other stakeholders to ensure aligned, effective, and compliant execution.
+ Monitor legal recovery performance, capitalize on opportunities to improve liquidation rates, operational efficiencies, accuracy, and cost management.
+ Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidelines and company policies; proactively prevent, detect, and remediate any Legal Recovery strategy issues.
+ Develop, implement, and maintain robust documentation, controls, and governance for all legal recovery strategies / non-model tools (NMTs); lead legal strategy support for second line reviews, internal audits and regulatory exams.
+ Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
**Qualifications/Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a quantitative major (e.g., STEM, economics, business); in lieu of a degree 11+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 8+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 5+ years of experience with data analytics and segmentation platforms (e.g., SAS, SQL, Python/R, CHAID / CART decision tree software).
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ 3+ years of experience leading legal recovery strategy, attorney management, or litigation recoveries in the financial industry (preferably for a credit card issuer).
+ Expertise in legal/regulatory frameworks impacting recoveries (FDCPA, Fair Lending, UDAAP, etc.).
+ Demonstrated success developing and executing strategy, testing protocols, and delivering measurable results in a regulated financial services environment.
+ Experience managing processes, risks and controls.
+ Exceptional communication, cross-functional leadership, and executive influencing skills.
+ Outstanding project management, organizational, and change leadership abilities.
+ Advanced degree (Master's or JD) preferred.
**Grade/Level: 12**
The salary range for this position is **135,000.00 - 230,000.00** USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
**Eligibility Requirements:**
+ You must be 18 years or older
+ You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
+ You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
+ You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
+ New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**Our Commitment:**
When you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard - but valued. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We're proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
**Reasonable Accommodation Notice:**
+ Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
+ If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1- . Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
**Job Family Group:**
Credit

Job Description:
**Role Summary/Purpose:**
The VP, Recovery Legal Strategy will lead end-to-end strategy development and analytics for Synchrony's Legal Recovery business, with responsibility for $100-150MM annual recovery income / net loss impact and $30-35MM expense budget. This role is accountable for delivering superior business performance through innovation and advanced analytics across the entire Legal Recovery process lifecycle. The VP develops, executes, and continuously optimizes strategies to maximize net loss reduction within budget and to ensure regulatory and compliance excellence. Collaborating closely with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending Technology, Finance, and Business Intelligence / Reporting, this leader drives top-tier results through rigorous analytics and continuous business transformation. The person in this role will also be backup for the VP, Recovery Debt Sales Strategy role.
**_Our Way of Working_**
**_We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events._**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
+ Own the development, testing, execution, and ongoing optimization of legal recovery strategies for all Synchrony businesses / platforms, clients and products, including segmentation, legal vs. non-legal channel optimization, legal channel management, and post-judgment recovery including dormant (non-performing) judgment strategies.
+ Lead advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives (e.g., CHAID/CART, champion-challenger testing) to enhance legal recovery effectiveness, profitability, and efficiency.
+ Lead rigorous business case development, risk assessment, implementation, and validation of all new or modified strategies, ensuring swift and successful rollouts.
+ Develop a transformational legal recovery strategy vision and multi-year roadmap. Lead discussions with executives to ensure they understand and support the future state vision and roadmap. Conduct benchmarking and industry research to identify legal strategy and operational best practices.
+ Actively manage a portfolio of legal recovery strategies, including tracking performance and providing regular updates to senior management and to other stakeholders.
+ Drive cross-functional partnerships with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending, Business Intelligence / Reporting, Model Development, external law firms, and other stakeholders to ensure aligned, effective, and compliant execution.
+ Monitor legal recovery performance, capitalize on opportunities to improve liquidation rates, operational efficiencies, accuracy, and cost management.
+ Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidelines and company policies; proactively prevent, detect, and remediate any Legal Recovery strategy issues.
+ Develop, implement, and maintain robust documentation, controls, and governance for all legal recovery strategies / non-model tools (NMTs); lead legal strategy support for second line reviews, internal audits and regulatory exams.
+ Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
**Qualifications/Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a quantitative major (e.g., STEM, economics, business); in lieu of a degree 11+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 8+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 5+ years of experience with data analytics and segmentation platforms (e.g., SAS, SQL, Python/R, CHAID / CART decision tree software).
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ 3+ years of experience leading legal recovery strategy, attorney management, or litigation recoveries in the financial industry (preferably for a credit card issuer).
+ Expertise in legal/regulatory frameworks impacting recoveries (FDCPA, Fair Lending, UDAAP, etc.).
+ Demonstrated success developing and executing strategy, testing protocols, and delivering measurable results in a regulated financial services environment.
+ Experience managing processes, risks and controls.
+ Exceptional communication, cross-functional leadership, and executive influencing skills.
+ Outstanding project management, organizational, and change leadership abilities.
+ Advanced degree (Master's or JD) preferred.
**Grade/Level: 12**
The salary range for this position is **135,000.00 - 230,000.00** USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
**Eligibility Requirements:**
+ You must be 18 years or older
+ You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
+ You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
+ You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
+ New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**Our Commitment:**
When you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard - but valued. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We're proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
**Reasonable Accommodation Notice:**
+ Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
+ If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1- . Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
**Job Family Group:**
Credit

Job Description:
**Role Summary/Purpose:**
The VP, Recovery Legal Strategy will lead end-to-end strategy development and analytics for Synchrony's Legal Recovery business, with responsibility for $100-150MM annual recovery income / net loss impact and $30-35MM expense budget. This role is accountable for delivering superior business performance through innovation and advanced analytics across the entire Legal Recovery process lifecycle. The VP develops, executes, and continuously optimizes strategies to maximize net loss reduction within budget and to ensure regulatory and compliance excellence. Collaborating closely with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending Technology, Finance, and Business Intelligence / Reporting, this leader drives top-tier results through rigorous analytics and continuous business transformation. The person in this role will also be backup for the VP, Recovery Debt Sales Strategy role.
**_Our Way of Working_**
**_We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events._**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
+ Own the development, testing, execution, and ongoing optimization of legal recovery strategies for all Synchrony businesses / platforms, clients and products, including segmentation, legal vs. non-legal channel optimization, legal channel management, and post-judgment recovery including dormant (non-performing) judgment strategies.
+ Lead advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives (e.g., CHAID/CART, champion-challenger testing) to enhance legal recovery effectiveness, profitability, and efficiency.
+ Lead rigorous business case development, risk assessment, implementation, and validation of all new or modified strategies, ensuring swift and successful rollouts.
+ Develop a transformational legal recovery strategy vision and multi-year roadmap. Lead discussions with executives to ensure they understand and support the future state vision and roadmap. Conduct benchmarking and industry research to identify legal strategy and operational best practices.
+ Actively manage a portfolio of legal recovery strategies, including tracking performance and providing regular updates to senior management and to other stakeholders.
+ Drive cross-functional partnerships with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending, Business Intelligence / Reporting, Model Development, external law firms, and other stakeholders to ensure aligned, effective, and compliant execution.
+ Monitor legal recovery performance, capitalize on opportunities to improve liquidation rates, operational efficiencies, accuracy, and cost management.
+ Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidelines and company policies; proactively prevent, detect, and remediate any Legal Recovery strategy issues.
+ Develop, implement, and maintain robust documentation, controls, and governance for all legal recovery strategies / non-model tools (NMTs); lead legal strategy support for second line reviews, internal audits and regulatory exams.
+ Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
**Qualifications/Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a quantitative major (e.g., STEM, economics, business); in lieu of a degree 11+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 8+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 5+ years of experience with data analytics and segmentation platforms (e.g., SAS, SQL, Python/R, CHAID / CART decision tree software).
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ 3+ years of experience leading legal recovery strategy, attorney management, or litigation recoveries in the financial industry (preferably for a credit card issuer).
+ Expertise in legal/regulatory frameworks impacting recoveries (FDCPA, Fair Lending, UDAAP, etc.).
+ Demonstrated success developing and executing strategy, testing protocols, and delivering measurable results in a regulated financial services environment.
+ Experience managing processes, risks and controls.
+ Exceptional communication, cross-functional leadership, and executive influencing skills.
+ Outstanding project management, organizational, and change leadership abilities.
+ Advanced degree (Master's or JD) preferred.
**Grade/Level: 12**
The salary range for this position is **135,000.00 - 230,000.00** USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
**Eligibility Requirements:**
+ You must be 18 years or older
+ You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
+ You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
+ You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
+ New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**Our Commitment:**
When you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard - but valued. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We're proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
**Reasonable Accommodation Notice:**
+ Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
+ If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1- . Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
**Job Family Group:**
Credit

Job Description:
**Role Summary/Purpose:**
The VP, Recovery Legal Strategy will lead end-to-end strategy development and analytics for Synchrony's Legal Recovery business, with responsibility for $100-150MM annual recovery income / net loss impact and $30-35MM expense budget. This role is accountable for delivering superior business performance through innovation and advanced analytics across the entire Legal Recovery process lifecycle. The VP develops, executes, and continuously optimizes strategies to maximize net loss reduction within budget and to ensure regulatory and compliance excellence. Collaborating closely with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending Technology, Finance, and Business Intelligence / Reporting, this leader drives top-tier results through rigorous analytics and continuous business transformation. The person in this role will also be backup for the VP, Recovery Debt Sales Strategy role.
**_Our Way of Working_**
**_We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events._**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
+ Own the development, testing, execution, and ongoing optimization of legal recovery strategies for all Synchrony businesses / platforms, clients and products, including segmentation, legal vs. non-legal channel optimization, legal channel management, and post-judgment recovery including dormant (non-performing) judgment strategies.
+ Lead advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives (e.g., CHAID/CART, champion-challenger testing) to enhance legal recovery effectiveness, profitability, and efficiency.
+ Lead rigorous business case development, risk assessment, implementation, and validation of all new or modified strategies, ensuring swift and successful rollouts.
+ Develop a transformational legal recovery strategy vision and multi-year roadmap. Lead discussions with executives to ensure they understand and support the future state vision and roadmap. Conduct benchmarking and industry research to identify legal strategy and operational best practices.
+ Actively manage a portfolio of legal recovery strategies, including tracking performance and providing regular updates to senior management and to other stakeholders.
+ Drive cross-functional partnerships with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending, Business Intelligence / Reporting, Model Development, external law firms, and other stakeholders to ensure aligned, effective, and compliant execution.
+ Monitor legal recovery performance, capitalize on opportunities to improve liquidation rates, operational efficiencies, accuracy, and cost management.
+ Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidelines and company policies; proactively prevent, detect, and remediate any Legal Recovery strategy issues.
+ Develop, implement, and maintain robust documentation, controls, and governance for all legal recovery strategies / non-model tools (NMTs); lead legal strategy support for second line reviews, internal audits and regulatory exams.
+ Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
**Qualifications/Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a quantitative major (e.g., STEM, economics, business); in lieu of a degree 11+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 8+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 5+ years of experience with data analytics and segmentation platforms (e.g., SAS, SQL, Python/R, CHAID / CART decision tree software).
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ 3+ years of experience leading legal recovery strategy, attorney management, or litigation recoveries in the financial industry (preferably for a credit card issuer).
+ Expertise in legal/regulatory frameworks impacting recoveries (FDCPA, Fair Lending, UDAAP, etc.).
+ Demonstrated success developing and executing strategy, testing protocols, and delivering measurable results in a regulated financial services environment.
+ Experience managing processes, risks and controls.
+ Exceptional communication, cross-functional leadership, and executive influencing skills.
+ Outstanding project management, organizational, and change leadership abilities.
+ Advanced degree (Master's or JD) preferred.
**Grade/Level: 12**
The salary range for this position is **135,000.00 - 230,000.00** USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
**Eligibility Requirements:**
+ You must be 18 years or older
+ You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
+ You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
+ You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
+ New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**Our Commitment:**
When you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard - but valued. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We're proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
**Reasonable Accommodation Notice:**
+ Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
+ If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1- . Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
**Job Family Group:**
Credit

Job Description:
**Role Summary/Purpose:**
The VP, Recovery Legal Strategy will lead end-to-end strategy development and analytics for Synchrony's Legal Recovery business, with responsibility for $100-150MM annual recovery income / net loss impact and $30-35MM expense budget. This role is accountable for delivering superior business performance through innovation and advanced analytics across the entire Legal Recovery process lifecycle. The VP develops, executes, and continuously optimizes strategies to maximize net loss reduction within budget and to ensure regulatory and compliance excellence. Collaborating closely with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending Technology, Finance, and Business Intelligence / Reporting, this leader drives top-tier results through rigorous analytics and continuous business transformation. The person in this role will also be backup for the VP, Recovery Debt Sales Strategy role.
**_Our Way of Working_**
**_We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events._**
**Essential Responsibilities:**
+ Own the development, testing, execution, and ongoing optimization of legal recovery strategies for all Synchrony businesses / platforms, clients and products, including segmentation, legal vs. non-legal channel optimization, legal channel management, and post-judgment recovery including dormant (non-performing) judgment strategies.
+ Lead advanced analytics and predictive modeling initiatives (e.g., CHAID/CART, champion-challenger testing) to enhance legal recovery effectiveness, profitability, and efficiency.
+ Lead rigorous business case development, risk assessment, implementation, and validation of all new or modified strategies, ensuring swift and successful rollouts.
+ Develop a transformational legal recovery strategy vision and multi-year roadmap. Lead discussions with executives to ensure they understand and support the future state vision and roadmap. Conduct benchmarking and industry research to identify legal strategy and operational best practices.
+ Actively manage a portfolio of legal recovery strategies, including tracking performance and providing regular updates to senior management and to other stakeholders.
+ Drive cross-functional partnerships with Recovery Operations, Legal, Compliance, Fair Lending, Business Intelligence / Reporting, Model Development, external law firms, and other stakeholders to ensure aligned, effective, and compliant execution.
+ Monitor legal recovery performance, capitalize on opportunities to improve liquidation rates, operational efficiencies, accuracy, and cost management.
+ Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidelines and company policies; proactively prevent, detect, and remediate any Legal Recovery strategy issues.
+ Develop, implement, and maintain robust documentation, controls, and governance for all legal recovery strategies / non-model tools (NMTs); lead legal strategy support for second line reviews, internal audits and regulatory exams.
+ Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
**Qualifications/Requirements:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a quantitative major (e.g., STEM, economics, business); in lieu of a degree 11+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 8+ years of strategy, analytics, collections/recovery, risk, or legal/recovery management experience.
+ 5+ years of experience with data analytics and segmentation platforms (e.g., SAS, SQL, Python/R, CHAID / CART decision tree software).
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ 3+ years of experience leading legal recovery strategy, attorney management, or litigation recoveries in the financial industry (preferably for a credit card issuer).
+ Expertise in legal/regulatory frameworks impacting recoveries (FDCPA, Fair Lending, UDAAP, etc.).
+ Demonstrated success developing and executing strategy, testing protocols, and delivering measurable results in a regulated financial services environment.
+ Experience managing processes, risks and controls.
+ Exceptional communication, cross-functional leadership, and executive influencing skills.
+ Outstanding project management, organizational, and change leadership abilities.
+ Advanced degree (Master's or JD) preferred.
**Grade/Level: 12**
The salary range for this position is **135,000.00 - 230,000.00** USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.
Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.
**Eligibility Requirements:**
+ You must be 18 years or older
+ You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
+ You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
+ You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
+ New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
**Our Commitment:**
When you join us, you'll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard - but valued. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.
This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We're proud to have an award-winning culture for all.
**Reasonable Accommodation Notice:**
+ Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
+ If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1- . Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time
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Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
As an Associate General Counsel, Legal Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in advancing company priorities by identifying, developing and executing key legal strategies with a focus on emerging issues within the U.S. pricing, reimbursement, and access landscape. Leveraging your significant market access industry experience and innovative mindset, you will collaborate with internal subject matter experts and external partners to drive creative solutions to complex legal challenges.
+ Proactively lead the development of strategies and initiatives to successfully navigate pharmaceutical price reform in the US today and in the future.
+ Partner with AbbVie's Business Evolution Strategic Development team to evaluate new U.S. pricing, reimbursement and access proposals designed to support AbbVie's objectives and goals in areas of high ambiguity requiring strong cross-functional partnership and external environment shaping.
+ Determine prioritization, timeline and resourcing needs for strategic initiatives and gain internal alignment.
+ Drive cross-functional team execution and progress.
+ Develop lines of communication with internal subject matter experts and key business counterparts to inform strategic initiatives and help build cohesive AbbVie strategies.
Qualifications
+ Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and in good standing with the state bar of the jurisdiction in which your office will be located (or ability to gain licensure in the state in which your office will be located).
+ Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience practicing as a member of a law firm or in-house with a focus on pharmaceutical industry.
+ Significant industry experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical company, pharmaceutical benefit manager or health insurer, with a deep understanding of US pricing models, reimbursement processes, formulary management, and payer negotiations in the healthcare sector.
+ Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, leadership, and influence skills. Comfortable presenting complicated information accurately and concisely to senior leaders.
+ Candidate must enjoy solving complex and dynamic problems and have an interest in helping to proactively shape the external environment.
+ Demonstrated experience managing high-visibility, high-impact projects with a strategic and collaborative approach.
+ Ability to adapt to a changing environment while handling multiple priorities.
+ Adept at coordinating and facilitating cross-functional efforts and gaining alignment from internal and external stakeholders with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in matrixed environments.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
+ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
+ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
$177,000 - $336,000

Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
As an Associate General Counsel, Legal Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in advancing company priorities by identifying, developing and executing key legal strategies with a focus on emerging issues within the U.S. pricing, reimbursement, and access landscape. Leveraging your significant market access industry experience and innovative mindset, you will collaborate with internal subject matter experts and external partners to drive creative solutions to complex legal challenges.
+ Proactively lead the development of strategies and initiatives to successfully navigate pharmaceutical price reform in the US today and in the future.
+ Partner with AbbVie's Business Evolution Strategic Development team to evaluate new U.S. pricing, reimbursement and access proposals designed to support AbbVie's objectives and goals in areas of high ambiguity requiring strong cross-functional partnership and external environment shaping.
+ Determine prioritization, timeline and resourcing needs for strategic initiatives and gain internal alignment.
+ Drive cross-functional team execution and progress.
+ Develop lines of communication with internal subject matter experts and key business counterparts to inform strategic initiatives and help build cohesive AbbVie strategies.
Qualifications
+ Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and in good standing with the state bar of the jurisdiction in which your office will be located (or ability to gain licensure in the state in which your office will be located).
+ Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience practicing as a member of a law firm or in-house with a focus on pharmaceutical industry.
+ Significant industry experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical company, pharmaceutical benefit manager or health insurer, with a deep understanding of US pricing models, reimbursement processes, formulary management, and payer negotiations in the healthcare sector.
+ Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, leadership, and influence skills. Comfortable presenting complicated information accurately and concisely to senior leaders.
+ Candidate must enjoy solving complex and dynamic problems and have an interest in helping to proactively shape the external environment.
+ Demonstrated experience managing high-visibility, high-impact projects with a strategic and collaborative approach.
+ Ability to adapt to a changing environment while handling multiple priorities.
+ Adept at coordinating and facilitating cross-functional efforts and gaining alignment from internal and external stakeholders with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in matrixed environments.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
+ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
+ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
$177,000 - $336,000

Are you interested in a making a difference & wanting to work in AI?
Are you excited to take the next step in your career as a market leader?
If so, an opportunity awaits at LexisNexis. We are seeking a talented leader to participate as a Strategy Associate in our business. This is a two-year program with project-based assignments designed to give you the experience to become a senior leader within our business.
About the Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Program
Join the US Legal Markets division of LexisNexis as a Strategy Associate and collaborate with senior leaders on high-profile projects. Project could include go-to-market strategies, product development business cases, pricing, M&A and more.
Upon completing the two-year program, strategy associates will be supported in finding full-time positions with significant leadership roles within any LexisNexis business unit.
Mentoring and Professional Development
The LexisNexis culture fuels our vision, so we invest heavily in our people. We act as one team, in an innovative, fast-paced environment that motivates our collective achievements. Working alongside people who are committed to our mission, ensures you can grow professionally and give back to the community-while having fun along the way.
About the Role
As a Legal Markets Strategy Associate, you will structure and drive strategy projects (or modules of large, complex initiatives), covering topics such as growth strategy, product development, pricing, sales channel strategy, M&A, strategic planning, and other key questions facing leadership. You will play an individual delivery role in executing complex projects. You will take the lead in creating deliverables and supporting communications of key findings to senior audiences, including business and functional leaders. You will also engage externally with customers and other industry participants to maintain a pulse on industry trends, customer needs and the competitive landscape.
***This is a hybrid role that requires team members to go into the Dayton, Ohio office location 3 days a week.
Responsibilities
+ Collaborate with business leaders to address critical issues on a project basis
+ Define project scope and objectives and develop project plans and deliverables
+ Analyze issues using appropriate frameworks and data, quantify financial impact, and manage process and timeline
+ Coordinate with participants from across the organization to build a productive team
+ Present conclusions, next steps, and detailed action plans, and obtain buy-in to proceed
+ Support line management in implementing findings
Requirements:
+ Undergraduate degree required and must be on track to obtain an advanced professional degree (MBA, JD, PhD, or MD) prior to the start date
+ A background in Finance, Strategy, Marketing, or Legal is highly preferred
+ Experience working in a Business-to-Business technology or a consulting environment is highly preferred
+ Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
+ A proven ability to build relationships and influence all levels within an organization including senior management
+ Ability to synthesize, simplify, and communicate complex ideas
+ Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, meet time critical deadlines, and work successfully in a fast-pace environment
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a strong narrative and visual storytelling ability
+ Be a natural problem solver, able to work independently, collaboratively with team members, and lead project teams to resolve issues
+ Fluency in written and spoken English
Work in a Way That Works for You
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
Working for You
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
+ Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
+ Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
+ Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
+ Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
+ Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
+ In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
About the Business
LexisNexis US Legal Markets is a key growth engine for RELX, offering significant potential for your professional success. Our information, analytics and software help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. US Legal Markets serves US law firms and government agencies. LexisNexis Legal & Professional® serves customers in more than 150 countries with over 11,000 employees worldwide.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1- .
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.