Assistant General Counsel – Claims & Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee the administration of a high volume of claims and develop strategies for auto, general, product liability, and construction defect claims.

• Provide guidance and oversight to external defense attorneys and third-party administrators.

• Manage litigation timelines and assess pleadings, discovery documents, motions, and key correspondence.

• Act on behalf of the company during depositions, mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trials.

• Report on the status of litigation, set benchmarks, monitor litigation budgets, and evaluate financial metrics.

• Counsel management, business units, and legal leadership on risk prevention and mitigation strategies.

• Carry out internal claims investigations and craft official responses to third parties, regulatory authorities, and opposing counsel.

• Assess, tender, and address defense and indemnification requests.

• Advocate for the company's position in discussions with opposing counsel, investigative bodies, and auditors.

• Enhance legal service delivery by identifying issues early, conducting analysis, and facilitating dispute resolution.

• Cultivate professional relationships with colleagues, witnesses, external legal representatives, and business partners.

• Travel as necessary for depositions, mediations, trials, site evaluations, and periodic visits to headquarters in Newport News, Virginia and/or Tampa, Florida.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

• Active membership and good standing in at least one state bar.

• At least five (5) years of litigation experience.

• Significant focus on auto, general, and product liability cases, including interaction with third-party claims administrators.

• Previous corporate in-house experience managing high-volume or high-exposure claim portfolios for a national distributor, manufacturer, or retailer; experience in law firms or public agencies directing complex tort defense and managing outside counsel relationships will also be taken into account.

• Extensive experience in product liability is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated success in managing depositions, dispositive motions, alternative dispute resolutions, and trial preparations.

• Experience collaborating with TPAs and utilizing claims management systems.

• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional litigation.

• Knowledge of building products, plumbing, HVAC, or industrial distribution operations and supply-chain logistics is advantageous.

• Strong legal and business acumen.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to present information clearly to groups and conduct internal training and preventative education programs.

• Analytical capabilities and sound judgment in high-stakes disputes.

• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple complex cases.

• Capacity to work independently in a remote setting.

• Proficiency in legal technology, matter management systems, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Mental health coverage.

• Gender-affirming benefits.

• Family planning benefits.

• Paid parental leave.

• Discounts for associates.

• Opportunities for community involvement.

• Eligibility for bonus or incentive plans.

• Remote work options.