Senior Counsel (Litigation)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Independently handle varied assigned litigation matters and represent the Company in court.
• Lawsuits primarily consist of the defense of personal injury, wrongful death and property damage claims, and business litigation.
• Work with all business clients to analyze and assess potential claims, including resolving such disputes without litigation.
• Provide advice and counsel to business units, claims department and other client groups, including advising on risk mitigation with respect to highly complex, technical and/or sensitive issues; regarding potential liability issues that may arise in business transaction and other business activities.
• Create innovative legal solutions to facilitate business growth while managing compliance and risk exposure.
• Lead the provision of legal advice on aspects of strategic initiatives while driving cross-functional alignment.
• Resolve disputes with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance while minimizing financial penalties and reputational damage.
• Oversee and develop legal strategies and coordinate with external counsel to resolve disputes.
• Implement a structured system for tracking legal documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience as an experienced litigation attorney to represent the Company in lawsuits primarily consisting of the defense of personal injury, wrongful death and property damage claims, and business litigation.
• Ability to manage outside counsel representing the Company in complex litigation matters.
• Independent handling of a caseload of litigation matters for the Company.
• Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel of Litigation.
• Experience in creating innovative legal solutions to facilitate business growth while managing compliance and risk exposure.
• Experience leading the provision of legal advice on aspects of strategic initiatives while driving cross-functional alignment.
• Experience resolving disputes with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance while minimizing financial penalties and reputational damage.
• Experience implementing a structured system for tracking legal documentation.