Litigation Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily management of cases throughout all stages of litigation and arbitration, which includes initial case evaluation, fact gathering, discovery, motion practices, settlement negotiations, trial preparation, and appeals.

• Address attorney demand letters, subpoenas, consumer grievances, regulatory queries, and governmental investigations as needed.

• Evaluate legal and business risks while offering practical, solutions-focused advice to internal stakeholders.

• Recognize recurring patterns in disputes and collaborate with the Head of Litigation and business teams to reduce future claims and enhance outcomes.

• Assist in the ongoing development of scalable processes and tools for litigation management.

• Aid in the creation and maintenance of playbooks, templates, workflows, and matter tracking systems to boost consistency and efficiency.

• Contribute to the reporting of litigation exposure, matter status, expenditures, and trends for internal stakeholders.

• Enhance the tracking, escalation, and internal communication of disputes and legal risks.

• Convert litigation updates into clear, actionable guidance for business stakeholders.

• Assist in analyzing dispute trends and resolution data to bolster decision-making and resource distribution.

• Support the integration of technology, automation, and AI-driven tools that enhance litigation operations.

• Monitor the performance of external counsel and ensure that cases are managed effectively and aligned with SunStrong’s goals.

• Help establish expectations regarding strategy, staffing, budgets, reporting, and timelines.

• Review invoices, budgets, and case updates to facilitate effective management of legal expenditures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar.

• Over 5 years of litigation experience, with substantial responsibility for managing disputes and case strategy.

• Experience managing a diverse range of litigation or arbitration matters, preferably with significant exposure to consumer issues.

• Familiarity with responding to regulatory inquiries.

• Ability to thoughtfully evaluate legal matters and provide practical, business-centric advice.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple matters simultaneously.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• HDHP and PPO Medical Plans.

• Buy-up options for both Dental and Vision coverage.

• Ancillary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life insurance.

• Legal services available along with various add-ons.

• 401(k) package featuring an employer match of 100% up to the first 4% and 50% on the next 2%, with immediate vesting.