Senior Counsel - Litigation

Overview

A Senior Counsel position is available reporting to the General Counsel, focusing primarily on litigation matters related to nationwide restoration and construction operations. This role involves managing a diverse and active docket of disputes, including insurance recovery, collections, liens, bond claims, bankruptcy, construction defect claims, personal injury defense, and employment-related litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage disputes with insurance carriers and third-party administrators regarding coverage, billing, and payment for restoration services.
• Draft demand letters, negotiate settlements, and escalate matters to litigation as needed.
• Advise project teams on documentation best practices to support insurance claims.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on complex insurance coverage and bad faith claims.
• Oversee collections portfolio including demand letters, payment negotiations, and litigation escalation.
• Prepare, file, and enforce mechanic's liens, stop-payment notices, and bond claims across multiple jurisdictions.
• Defend against lien and bond claims from subcontractors, trade partners, and suppliers.
• Monitor statutory deadlines to preserve lien and bond rights nationwide.
• Handle disputes with commercial real estate management, multi-tenant property owners, and homeowner associations regarding receivables.
• Represent interests in bankruptcy proceedings involving contracting parties.
• File and manage proofs of claim, motions for relief from stay, and related bankruptcy filings.
• Advise on risk mitigation related to financially distressed contracting parties.
• Defend against construction defect and workmanship claims, managing all litigation phases.
• Collaborate with operations and quality assurance teams to assess liability exposure.
• Manage defense of personal injury and property damage claims, coordinating with insurance defense counsel and risk management.
• Advise on indemnification, additional insured, and insurance tender strategies.
• Assist with employment-related litigation including wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour claims.
• Coordinate with outside employment counsel and support internal HR investigations.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in coordination with General Counsel.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements.
• Handle or supervise mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Review and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders with a litigation perspective.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal vendors, including budgeting and case strategy.
• Advise leadership on risk allocation, dispute avoidance, and litigation exposure.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law with active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; multiple state admissions or willingness to obtain them preferred.
• 5-10 years of litigation experience, with substantial exposure to construction law, insurance recovery, commercial litigation, collections, or creditor's rights.
• Experience managing mechanic's lien claims, bond claims, and collections across multiple jurisdictions.
• Working knowledge of bankruptcy law and creditor's rights proceedings.
• Experience with construction defect litigation, personal injury defense, or property damage claims.
• Ability to manage a high-volume, multi-jurisdictional caseload independently.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house legal experience in construction, restoration, or property services.
• Experience litigating insurance coverage and payment disputes in property damage or restoration contexts.
• Familiarity with disputes involving commercial property management, multi-tenant properties, and homeowner associations.
• Employment litigation experience including wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour matters.
• Experience with AIA, ConsensusDocs, or other standard construction contracts.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and environmental regulatory compliance in restoration and construction.
• Proficiency with legal technology platforms and case management systems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The role requires flexibility to work various shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 operations.
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach, talk, hear, move, and walk around the office.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Travel

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time, including air travel.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000.
• Bonus plan for qualified positions.
• Comprehensive benefits package including matching 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Equipment provided such as laptop and smartphone.
• Corporate apparel allowance.
• Additional benefits include hybrid work options, employee assistance program, accident and critical illness coverage, and vendor discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, performance, and potential.