Deputy General Counsel - Litigation

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join the Legal Team as Deputy General Counsel. This role will help launch a new function within the organization and will be responsible for leading litigation strategy and execution across restrictive covenant disputes and related matters.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience litigating restrictive covenant issues (including non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality disputes), as well as advising on pre-hire and post-hire candidate counseling in high-risk or competitive hiring scenarios. The position requires comfort appearing in court for hearings, motions, and trials and shaping litigation strategy across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of litigation involving restrictive covenants, errors and omissions, and contractual disputes—from pre-litigation strategy through resolution, including trial or hearing.
• Appear in court to argue motions, attend hearings, and conduct trials as necessary.
• Provide strategic counseling on hiring and onboarding practices, including pre- and post-hire risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Move quickly to obtain or defeat temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions in restrictive covenant disputes, often on an expedited or emergency basis.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to disputes and settlements.
• Select, retain, and supervise outside counsel; manage budgets, strategy, and case outcomes.
• Advise business leaders on potential litigation risks, dispute avoidance, and contract enforcement.
• Develop and execute strategies for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
• Partner with teams across Legal, Finance, and Operations to identify risks early and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare regular litigation reports and updates for executive leadership.
• Contribute to the development of litigation protocols and e-discovery management systems.
• Monitor legal trends and regulatory developments that may affect the organization’s litigation exposure.
• Coordinate with the General Counsel on overall litigation strategy, prioritization, and resource allocation across the Legal Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• JD from an accredited school.
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant litigation experience, including restrictive covenant litigation, with substantial hands-on experience obtaining or defeating temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions in expedited proceedings.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.
• Ability to manage litigation and investigations internally and manage outside counsel.
• Proven ability to advocate effectively in court and other legal forums.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and evaluate potential risks, including economic, legal, and reputational risks.
• Ability to develop creative and compliant solutions to resolve complicated issues.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, including fast-paced multi-tasking and prioritization of multiple issues involving business partners in various locations.
• Highest level of judgment, ethical conduct, and integrity.
• High degree of self-motivation, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.

Additional Considerations / Eligibility Notes

• Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records WILL be considered for employment.
• For positions requiring a state insurance license to perform the duties described, applicants must meet state licensing requirements as required by the applicable DOI, must not have been disqualified or barred from licensure, and must not have been prohibited from conducting the business of insurance under Title 18 U.S. Code, 1033 and 1034 to qualify for that role.