Attorney, Outside Counsel Strategic Partnerships & Third-Party Risk Management (Remote)

Overview

This role is designed for an attorney with a strong foundation in litigation and/or insurance claims who wants to apply that experience in a strategic, operational capacity. The position focuses on leading the development and implementation of a Legal Third Party Risk Management Program and overseeing outside counsel governance, including onboarding and engagement standards. It requires legal judgment and practical insight gained from working closely with litigated matters and external law firms, though it does not involve direct litigation practice or strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects related to outside counsel governance, risk oversight, and operational efficiency
• Serve as a subject matter expert to senior stakeholders and internal partners
• Manage the onboarding process for new third parties, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with requirements and controls
• Evaluate and refine law firm assignments by analyzing fees, performance metrics, quality outcomes, and compliance with engagement expectations
• Oversee outside counsel panels within assigned territories or departments to ensure optimal firm selection and alignment with business needs
• Review, analyze, and process conflict of interest waiver requests submitted by outside counsel, ensuring timely evaluation, clear documentation, and alignment with legal and ethical standards
• Review and negotiate requested edits to standard outside counsel engagement agreements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with legal and operational standards
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, oversight tools, and compliance methodologies for effective outside counsel management
• Conduct and update third party risk assessments, monitoring for changes requiring reevaluation
• Lead remediation efforts to resolve issues or gaps identified through ongoing monitoring activities

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience working with or managing outside counsel panels, law firm relationships, or legal vendor programs
• Background in litigation or insurance litigation with an understanding of law firm support for claims and corporate legal work
• Experience with third-party risk management, vendor governance, compliance oversight, or engagement management
• Ability to analyze performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-informed decisions
• Experience supporting or implementing governance frameworks, policies, standards, or process improvements within a legal or regulated environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently in a dynamic environment

Skills

• Business Risks
• Cross-Functional Work
• Governance Risk Compliance (GRC)
• Litigation
• Third Party Management

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $120,000.00 - $193,725.00, based on experience and qualifications
• Candidates offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation

Location

• Location details are not specified in this description.

Additional Information

• The employer generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
• Equal employment opportunity policies prohibit discrimination based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation.
• Compliance with applicable state laws regarding veteran status and fair chance hiring ordinances is maintained where relevant.