Enova

Commercial Litigation Recovery Lead (Hybrid)

Enova$85K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • 3-5 years of experience in commercial collections or creditor-side litigation.
  • Prior experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or collection agency.
  • Working knowledge of laws governing commercial debt collection.
  • Strong negotiation and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with outside law firms and counsel on litigation performance.
  • Direct outside counsel on various commercial collections litigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state laws during litigation.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance recovery strategies for small business loans.
  • Lead projects to improve efficiency and processes within the recovery team.
  • Support training and quality control for recovery team members.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with required in-office days and remote flexibility.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with mental health benefits.
  • 401(k) matching and Roth option available.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Sabbatical program and summer hours for eligible roles.
  • Paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time. #BI-Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

About the role:

As the Commercial Litigation Recovery Lead at Enova, you will serve as the team's go-to advisor on litigation strategy, collections policy, and matters at the intersection of legal and operational risk. You will direct outside counsel on routine and complex commercial collections litigation, help set and enforce partner performance expectations, and translate portfolio insights into recommendations that shape how Enova recovers on defaulted small business loans. As a hands-on leader, you will support the Litigation, Bankruptcy, and Analytics segments, step in on escalated or contested matters, and assist with vendor management, training, and team development. The role reports to the Recovery Litigation Manager.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the relationships with Enova's outside law firm network and OCAs, serving as the primary point of contact for partner leadership on performance, strategy, and escalations.
  • Direct outside counsel in routine and complex commercial collections litigation, collaborating on enterprise-wide and case-specific strategy, including post-judgment remedies such as garnishment, levies, and asset recovery.
  • Ensure litigation and collections activity across the internal team and partner network complies with applicable federal and state law.
  • Partner with Collections, Fraud, Legal, and Analytics to develop and implement strategies that increase recovery across the pre- and post-charge-off lifecycle for Enova's small business portfolios.
  • Lead projects to help the recovery litigation team drive efficiency, improve processes, and increase production.
  • Support the Recovery Litigation Manager with training, coaching, and quality control for recovery team members, and with monthly and executive reporting on partner and litigation performance.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
  • Prior experience working in a law firm, in-house legal department, or collection agency environment.
  • Experience with post-judgment remedies and creditor-side commercial bankruptcy.
  • Experience building or managing vendor scorecards, SLAs, or performance-based placement models.

Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of experience in commercial collections, creditor-side litigation, commercial financial services or fintech, or creditor-side bankruptcy, with demonstrated exposure to managing outside counsel or third-party vendors.
  • Working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing commercial debt collection and judgment enforcement, or the ability to acquire it quickly.
  • Strong negotiation, critical thinking, and judgment; able to weigh legal risk against business outcomes and make sound recommendations under pressure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to set expectations with external partners and present to senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, hold others accountable to deadlines, and operate with minimal oversight.
  • Proficiency in Excel and comfort navigating multiple systems of record (e.g., Salesforce, vendor management and litigation tracking platforms).

Compensation:

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000. Actual annual salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, and level assessed during the hiring process and may fall outside of the range shown. Additional compensation for this role may include a bonus. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in Company benefits, described in more detail here.

Benefits & Perks:
  • Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
  • 401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)
  • PTO & paid holidays off
  • Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
  • Summer hours (for eligible roles)
  • Paid parental leave
  • DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
  • Employee recognition and rewards program
  • Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day...Plus so much more!

About Enova

Enova International, Inc. is a financial technology company that provides online financial services to consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Enova offers a variety of products, including short-term loans, lines of credit, and installment loans, and operates in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Brazil. The company uses advanced analytics and proprietary technology to assess creditworthiness and provide fast, convenient access to credit. Enova is committed to responsible lending and has implemented various initiatives to promote transparency and fair treatment of customers.
Learn more about Enova
Size
1,463 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$377.8 million
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$684.1 million
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