Litigation & Claims Counsel

Overview

A global organization is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Junior Litigation & Claims Counsel to join its legal team. This role involves supporting the management of litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and related risk management initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior lawyers, business stakeholders, external counsel, insurance providers, and risk management teams to protect the organization's interests while supporting business objectives.

This full-time permanent position is home-based.

Responsibilities

Litigation and Dispute Management

• Support management of litigation, arbitration, administrative proceedings, and other disputes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist in developing case strategies in collaboration with senior legal counsel and external counsel.
• Coordinate fact gathering, document collection, and preservation activities.
• Monitor litigation developments, deadlines, budgets, and reporting requirements.
• Review briefs, settlement agreements, and other dispute-related documents.
• Manage and coordinate incoming and outgoing claims, including those involving customers, vendors, subcontractors, and third parties.
• Support claim investigations, root-cause analyses, and resolution strategies, coordinating with internal stakeholders.
• Assist in assessing claim exposure, reserves, settlement opportunities, and recovery options.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain litigation and claims management policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Support compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

Requirements

• Law degree (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent) and admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Post-qualification legal experience, preferably including litigation, disputes, claims, or investigations.
• Experience from a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cross-border disputes or multinational legal matters.
• Exposure to commercial disputes, construction claims, technology disputes, or regulatory investigations.
• Experience working with external counsel and managing litigation budgets.
• Familiarity with discovery, legal hold, and document management processes.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $151,800 - $155,300, dependent on experience, education, and location.
• Annual bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and supplemental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Monthly stipend to cover expenses related to remote work and personal mobile device use.
• Flexible working time models and mobile working options.
• Individual training and professional development opportunities.
• Additional benefits such as employee advisory programs and referral schemes.

Location

This is a remote position requiring a reliable internet connection and electricity.

Please submit applications in English.