Director, Litigation Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and defend labor and employment claims as well as administrative charges.

• Provide guidance to Human Resources and management regarding litigation risks and supervise external employment legal counsel.

• Manage commercial contract disputes from the negotiation phase through to trial.

• Prepare and manage regulatory filings and respond to inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions.

• Represent the organization in contested regulatory and administrative proceedings.

• Act as the company’s representative in mediations and alternative dispute resolution processes.

• Develop mediation statements, assess settlement ranges, create negotiation strategies, and draft or review agreements and releases.

• Collaborate with Finance and Accounts Receivable on affirmative collection issues.

• Address trademark, copyright, patent, and trade-secret disputes.

• Manage disputes related to privacy and data protection, including claims, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.

• Assist Risk Management in defending against workers’ compensation and third-party claims.

• Lead case assessments, discovery, motion practices, hearings, and trial preparations.

• Implement litigation holds and coordinate e-discovery and document preservation efforts.

• Select, direct, and oversee outside counsel while managing litigation budgets, strategies, and settlement positions.

• Simplify complex legal issues into actionable, business-focused advice for executives and cross-functional teams.

• Prepare regular reports for senior leadership detailing matter status, exposure, reserves, and significant developments.

• Report directly to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer.

• Collaborate with business leaders, Human Resources, Finance, Risk Management, Operations, and Compliance teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Approximately 4–7 years of litigation experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.

• Capability to independently manage matters from initiation through to resolution.

• Significant experience in various relevant areas, especially employment, commercial, privacy, consumer protection, regulatory, intellectual property, or workers’ compensation matters.

• Strong understanding of litigation strategy, procedures, mediation, and negotiation techniques.

• Good judgment in evaluating risk and exposure.

• Proficiency in translating legal issues into practical advice and effectively communicating with executives, business teams, and external stakeholders.

• Ability to handle a high-volume, multi-practice caseload and prioritize effectively amidst competing deadlines.

• Experience in selecting and managing outside counsel, litigation strategies, budgets, and expenditures.

• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar where the company operates.

• Ability to secure any necessary admission or in-house counsel authorization.

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

• First- or second-chair trial, arbitration, or hearing experience is preferred.

• Prior experience supporting a corporate legal department is preferred.

• Familiarity with major privacy and consumer protection regulations, including state comprehensive privacy laws, the FTC Act, and equivalent state statutes is preferred.

• Admission in multiple jurisdictions is preferred.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• No preset PTO accruals.

• 10 company-paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Coverage for business travel.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually.

• Access to an online education center.

• Referral bonuses.

• Pet insurance.

• Associate assistance programs.

• Discount programs.

• Rewards and recognition programs.

• Complimentary access to Torch Fitness virtual programs.

• Remote-first working environment.