Litigation Administrator

Your Responsibilities

As a Litigation Administrator for John Deere Financial working remotely or at our Worldwide Headquarters located in Johnston, Iowa, you will research and determine strategic business objectives on incoming litigation accounts. You will incorporate market and financial product knowledge, equipment valuations and unique customer, channel situations to execute reasoned litigation strategies. The matter types will include all bankruptcy chapters, replevins (involuntary repossessions) and other matters as assigned. Strategies include leveraging mediation, filing lawsuits, bankruptcy restructuring and other workout remedies which result in mitigating financial loss. This position works on accounts for all U.S. JDF financial products and customer segments in an assigned geographical area. This role requires working independently and collaboratively with local attorneys to achieve enterprise objectives. You will attend and participate in legal proceedings, both virtually and in-person, while working under tight timelines.

Your Responsibilities Continued

Additionally, you will:

• Determine and direct a reasoned business strategy in conjunction with leveraging legal opinion from JDF in-house counsel and/or by directing and collaborating with local counsel resulting in cost-effective outcomes
• Develop and further strategic relationships with team members, local counsel, dealers, sales personnel, business units, and senior management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and insights, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of complex financial situations
• Research, incorporate and communicate strategy impacted by equipment fair market value evaluations through JDF Asset Remarketing, John Deere Dealers, or third parties
• Review, approve, and sign legal documents (complaints, affidavits, etc.) to be filed in court action supporting matter strategy; review, prepare and approve discovery requests associated with adverse litigation matters
• Attend and effectively speak at mediations, depositions and/ or be deposed and testify at hearings or trials
• Effectively communicate legal spend, matter strategy, market trends and dealer feedback to management, in-house counsel, channel partners, sales personnel, business units and applicable stakeholders
• Evaluate and document the performance of local counsel to ensure compliance with established standards and business objectives, including recommendations to management and JDF in-house counsel on the continued use and/or termination

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• 3+ years of experience with analytics, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• 3+ years of experience changing work activities quickly and comfortably while maintaining focus on details
• 3+ years of experience making reasoned business decisions and assessing risk in a timely manner, particularly in situations where information is limited or incomplete
• A self-motivated and team-orientated relationship builder who can confidently collaborate with various stakeholders (teammates, counsel, dealers, customers, and management)
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal and the ability to speak with persuasive confidence
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and hands-on experience using Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and innovation
• Knowledge of equipment (Turf / Agriculture / Construction / Forestry) and understanding of use seasons and depreciation
• Experience with analyzing financials, cash flow, credit reports, etc. to assess collectability
• Understanding of legal terminology, documents, court procedures and litigation processes
• Understanding of federal and state laws relating to bankruptcy and repossession
• Understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) - Revised Article 9

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business/Finance or related discipline