Associate General Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Oversee a range of litigation and pre-litigation issues, including restrictive covenant disputes, insurance regulatory matters, potential errors and omissions (E&O) and professional liability risks, as well as general commercial conflicts;

• Provide direction and advice regarding litigation while acting as the main point of contact for outside counsel, overseeing litigation strategies, budgets, and results across various firms and jurisdictions;

• Issue cease-and-desist notices, organize notifications to new employers, and assist in the associated litigation strategy;

• Investigate and manage E&O and broker/agency error risks, which includes liaising with the Company’s E&O insurer, providing guidance on broker-of-record terminations and client notifications, and communicating with claimants and opposing legal counsel;

• Draft and assess litigation holds, ensuring prompt issuance, tracking, and adherence;

• Compile quarterly updates on litigation and claims for executive management, advising Regional Presidents and senior leaders on litigation risks and strategies;

• Assess potential legal risks and make critical decisions for all business lines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the bar of at least one state;

• Over 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting, demonstrating excellent communication and relationship-building abilities along with a strong work ethic;

• Prior experience in insurance defense and restrictive covenants is highly desirable;

• Employment law experience is a significant advantage;

• Familiarity with Smartsheets and Claude is beneficial;

• Detail-oriented with exceptional legal judgment and strong organizational capabilities;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Capable of effectively addressing complex, confidential, and sensitive issues;

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills;

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines;

• Strong work ethic characterized by a high level of professionalism, with a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans