Counsel, Litigation

Overview

An established health and wellness platform is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join their growing Legal team. This role involves managing disputes and litigation, developing and executing litigation strategies, and providing legal guidance across various internal teams. The position reports directly to the Managing Counsel, Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active docket of disputes and litigation matters, collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and execute case strategies.
• Represent the organization in smaller litigation matters, including regulatory inquiries, subpoenas, and third-party information requests.
• Oversee outside counsel for complex litigation matters, providing strategic guidance, case management, and coordinating with business teams to gather relevant information.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation-related issues, including risk assessments, proactive solutions, and mitigation strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of discovery and litigation hold processes.
• Provide updates and guidance to management on litigation matters in coordination with Senior Litigation Counsel.
• Maintain effective communication with insurance carriers and other third parties.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience at a top law firm or in-house legal department.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, including strong litigation drafting abilities.
• Proven experience managing and resolving litigation matters.
• Ability to manage a complex workload with shifting priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Resourceful self-starter with a team-oriented mindset and strong collaboration skills.
• Strong negotiation skills, sound judgment, and clear communication.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

Information about benefits and flexible/remote work arrangements is available but not detailed here.

Location

This is a remote position with a fast-paced work environment.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

The organization is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. They comply with applicable fair chance laws and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process.