Associate General Counsel

Overview

An experienced and highly motivated attorney is sought to serve as an Associate General Counsel on a nationwide litigation team. This role involves advising on all litigation matters with a focus on restrictive covenant and Errors & Omissions (E&O) related issues. The Associate General Counsel will work closely with the Deputy General Counsel and litigation team to independently manage complex dockets including litigation, claims, circumstances, subpoenas, and other related matters. Additionally, the role includes providing legal counsel and guidance to management on strategies to anticipate and identify legal, regulatory, and compliance issues that may impact the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including restrictive covenant litigation, insurance regulatory issues, potential E&O and professional liability exposures, and general commercial disputes.
• Provide leadership and counseling around litigation; serve as the primary liaison to outside counsel, managing litigation strategy, budgets, and outcomes across multiple firms and jurisdictions.
• Issue cease-and-desist letters, coordinate notifications to new employers, and support related litigation strategy.
• Investigate and manage E&O and broker/agency errors exposure, including coordination with the organization’s E&O carrier, advising on broker-of-record terminations and client notifications, and corresponding with claimant and opposing counsel.
• Draft and review litigation holds, ensuring timely issuance, tracking, and compliance.
• Prepare quarterly litigation and claims updates for executive leadership; advise Regional Presidents and senior leadership on litigation risk and strategy.
• Evaluate potential legal exposures and make substantive decisions for all lines of business.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one state.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm and/or in-house role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong work ethic and professionalism.
• Insurance defense and restrictive covenant experience is highly preferred.
• Employment law experience is a strong plus.
• Experience with Smartsheets and Claude is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with excellent legal judgment and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle complex, confidential, and sensitive issues effectively.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Important Notice

This position description outlines the essential responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not a contract. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants and employees for medical or religious reasons.

Location

This is a nationwide role supporting litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions.