Litigation & Regulatory Counsel

Litigation & Regulatory Counsel

Under general supervision, the Litigation Counsel plays a crucial role in the legal process by thoroughly investigating, reviewing, and assessing claims and legal cases to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The incumbent conducts legal research and coaches junior team members. Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. The position works closely with attorneys and other legal professionals to support the successful resolution of claims and litigation matters.

Key responsibilities include analyzing and assisting junior team members with legal claims and cases to determine their validity and potential for resolution through litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods; examining legal documents, contracts, evidence, and related materials to identify key issues, facts, and legal arguments; conducting research on applicable laws, regulations, and precedents to provide valuable insights and recommendations to legal teams; ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies; preparing and assisting junior team members with comprehensive reports summarizing findings, assessments, and recommendations for further action; collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals to discuss case strategies and provide expertise on litigation matters; assisting in coordinating witness interviews, depositions, and testimony; overseeing the management and organization of case files, evidence, and exhibits; providing support during trial proceedings; remaining updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations; facilitating the investigation of accidents and losses; participating in a rotating on-call program; and performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School with less than 1 year of managing claims, litigation, transportation, or relevant experience, and/or military equivalent. Licensed to practice law (and in good standing) in at least one jurisdiction. Preferred qualifications include admission to the Bar in a recognized State, ability to form strong arguments and defend a position professionally, ability to maintain professionalism while dealing with difficult individuals, ability to make independent, time-sensitive decisions, ability to work both individually and as part of a team, experience working in claims, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas through various mediums, ability to work with minimal direction, strong knowledge of legal research and analysis, previous experience in litigation support or a similar legal role, proficiency in using legal research tools and software, knowledge of e-discovery tools and processes, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.