Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Litigation (Remote)

Overview

The Associate General Counsel, Litigation, leads the litigation function and manages potential or pending litigation matters and investigations. This role includes retaining and managing outside counsel and other third-party experts, overseeing electronic and other discovery, conducting internal investigations, coordinating with operators and business partners, and developing strategies to prevent similar matters. The Associate General Counsel also communicates with opposing counsel and/or government investigators and recommends and negotiates settlements.

This position reports directly to the General Counsel and provides ongoing, proactive legal guidance on pre-litigation and litigation matters, including labor and employment, general business disputes, class and collective actions, and professional liability matters/medical malpractice claims. The ideal candidate advises on compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and laws while maintaining working knowledge of those requirements and the organization’s existing and planned operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of potential or pending litigation matters and investigations.
• Retain outside counsel, manage outside counsel performance, and review/investigate the reasonableness of outside counsel invoices.
• Review outside counsel recommendations and develop and implement strategies for pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Represent the organization in employment law matters, including litigation and compliance.
• Serve as counsel on matters requiring expertise in FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, wage & hour laws, and workplace investigations.
• Lead the Liability Claims team on managing general and professional liability claims.
• Work with key business stakeholders and executive leadership to conduct internal investigations, assess litigation risk, and develop resolution strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations Counsel on managing government investigations and contract matters that may lead to litigation.
• Represent the organization at mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Review settlement offers and recommend whether to accept or reject them.
• Oversee legal services specialists responsible for subpoena response, discovery, e-discovery, litigation holds, and records management.
• Monitor pre-litigation and litigation matters and prepare reports for management review, diligence, and audit requests.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding reserves, settlements, and trial decisions.
• Manage legal reserves and assist with the preparation of the legal department budget.
• Deliver internal training and education related to litigation and legal topics.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of employment law (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, wage & hour), litigation processes, and professional liability claims.
• Strong ability to develop and implement strategic legal approaches to manage risk and resolve disputes.
• Skilled in managing outside counsel, legal budgets, and internal litigation support functions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership.
• Proven experience conducting internal investigations and handling government inquiries.
• Effective experience representing the organization at mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Proficiency in managing discovery, e-discovery, litigation holds, and records compliance.
• Ability to deliver legal training and promote compliance across the organization.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage multiple complex legal issues.

Education

• Doctorate (Professional or Academic)
• Juris Doctor (required)

Licenses/Certifications

• None required

Experience

• 9+ years progressive litigation or litigation management experience with an emphasis in labor and employment law, general and professional liability claims or equivalent (required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the provided job description

Location

• Not specified in the provided job description