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Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

New York City NY Assistant General Counsel, Litigation Duties: Responsible for handling firm litigation, including defending against lawsuits alleging professional malpractice, breach of contract claims and securities class action litigation. Participates in the defense of litigation, mediations, arbitrations and agency proceedings brought under the various applicable federal, state and local laws. Also responds to subpoenas, inquiries and investigations by state and federal regulatory entities, represents the Firm in such matters and coordinates the production of information to those entities. Serves an advisory and risk management function, addressing compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and firm policies governing all service lines comprising the Firm's business. Participates in the defense of class action and other civil lawsuits against the Firm. Represents the Firm in connection with criminal investigations and proceedings against the Firm, its partners and employees. Represents the Firm and witnesses before the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement staff, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), state agencies and other regulatory bodies. Conducts internal investigations at the Firm arising from allegations of insider trading, alteration of workpapers or other civil or criminal malfeasance by Firm personnel where the Firm faces risk of civil or criminal penalties. Consults with partners of the Firm on potential or threatened litigation to enable the Firm to avoid significant civil, criminal or regulatory exposure. May provide legal advice and represent the Firm in its dealings with federal, state and local taxing agencies. Monitors potential impact of tax legislation and prepare opinions on tax liability resulting from past or future operations. Coordinates the Firm's response to regulatory subpoenas and preservation requests. Participates in formulating defense strategies and other tactical decisions in potential or active litigation matters involving the Firm. Oversees outside counsel representing the Firm and make certain that resources are appropriately spent. Advises client-serving partners in meeting legal obligations associated with subpoenas served on the Firm. Conducts interviews of potential expert witnesses and current or former firm personnel in connection with litigation or other matters involving the Firm. Participates in mediations and other settlement negotiations involving significant matters. Participates in preparing key documents in litigation, including legal briefs, pleadings and discovery requests. Participates in preparing Firm and other witnesses for testimony. Develops and recommends Firm policy and positions on legal issues. Assists in matters related to provision of services in bankruptcy proceedings e.g., coordination of the retention of Firm professionals to provide services in such proceedings and the filing of fee applications. Represents Firm interests in defending Chapter 5 avoidance actions.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college; top of class preferred. JD Degree from a top law school; top of class preferred. 4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department. Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in state where resident office is located. Must remain in good standing with State Bar including being current on individual state Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements. Strong analytical abilities in order to synthesize facts and law to determine best course of conduct for the Firm. Experience as an attorney with litigation, including trial and related experience. Understanding of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Firm and its industry. Understanding of the Firm's business. Demonstrated ability to create, plan and successfully execute projects; the ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface and communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel. Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively manage outside counsel. Legal 4 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-13

Managing Counsel, Litigation

Fremont CA Managing Counsel, Litigation The candidate will be directly engaged in developing and driving litigation strategy with a trial-focused approach and partnering with the business to identify potential litigation risks and solutions. Will be supporting company in a wide range of significant litigation matters, worldwide, including commercial litigation and pre-litigation, individual and class action consumer complaints, securities, advertising, trade secret, and regulatory actions. Develop and drive Company's strategy for litigation and regulatory actions. Manage and help run all aspects of litigation matters, in the U.S. and worldwide, including e-discovery, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, depositions, case management conferences, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation and presentation. Both supervise and partner with outside counsel to ensure that all aspects of Company's legal representation are of the highest quality, including the day-to-day running of matters, overall strategy, written work, and oral advocacy. Litigate select matters directly in-house as part of Company's in-house litigation team. Identify potential litigation or regulatory risk and counsel the business to minimize exposure. Should have 13+ years litigation experience, preferably including experience at a top tier law firm, and preferably with significant experience at trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations. J.D. from top-ranked law school preferred. Excellent analytical and writing skills a must. Legal 13 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-11

Vp, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, Compliance & Employment

Charlotte NC VP, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, Compliance & Employment Responsibilities: Managing the Company's global litigation, claims, disputes, regulatory and government, agency, administrative or internal investigative matters and risk assessments, and working strategically with outside counsel, internal legal teams and the business to minimize litigation and legal risks while maximizing positive outcomes, with a particular focus on product liability, commercial, general liability, employment, intellectual property and other company litigation. Managing the Company's ethics and compliance programs and initiatives and its compliance administered policies, processes, and procedures, including enhancing and driving continuous improvement of applicable internal controls, practices and training. Managing the Company's labor and employment legal team and its provision of practical and strategic advice and guidance relating to the labor and employment related issues Conduct and manage litigation, ethics and compliance and labor and employment related due diligence in connection with potential strategic transactions. Working closely with finance, corporate communications and investor relations teams to advise on applicable disclosures, communications and company practices. Collaborating with internal stakeholders at all levels to effectively minimize legal and reputational risks, develop appropriate mitigation strategies and support and assist in the achievement of the Company's business and strategic objectives. Managing the Company's legal matter management and legal billing systems while driving continuous improvement of its legal and litigation processes and protocols, including e-discovery, law firm and billing analytics and related tools or systems. Provide strategic guidance and support on special projects to the GC and executive and business leaders.

Qualifications: BS/BA Degree from an accredited college/university. JD Degree from a national accredited law school. Admission in good standing to a state bar of any jurisdiction in the U.S. and actively licensed to practice law accordingly. 12+ years of litigation, compliance and legal experience, ideally gained through a combination of large law firm and in-house roles. Prior experience in the chemicals, manufacturing or diversified industrial markets in a large global company. Prior leadership experience managing a small team of legal professionals. Prior experience serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams and senior business leaders, with a proven ability to guide them through sophisticated litigation, compliance, legal, business and other matters. Prior experience managing a broad range of litigation matters including commercial, product liability, employment, and intellectual property. Prior experience conducting ethics, compliance, workforce or other sensitive internal investigations and managing any government, agency, administrative, regulatory or applicable inquiries or investigations. Demonstrated business acumen, strong analytical skills, and the ability to grasp important business, legal, and financial issues facing the Company. Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across functions and to communicate effectively with senior business leaders, as well as other professionals and colleagues at all levels of an organization. Highly creative and strategic mindset and approach to litigation,; anticipating future business, competitive, and legal risks and looking for creative solutions and opportunities. Exceptional judgment and ability to quickly assess business challenges, make timely, pragmatic recommendations under pressure, and identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and independently. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, innovative, and highly-matrixed corporate organization. Legal 12 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-09

Litigation, HR, IP Attorney

Chicago IL Litigation, HR, IP Attorney Duties: Primary responsibility to lead and manage a wide variety of litigation (including class actions) and enforcement matters against the company, globally. Lead employment and HR attorney to manage litigation, investigations, counseling and M&A/employment issues, globally. Lead counsel to Chief Administrative/HR Officer. Oversee and manage outside counsel on IP (trademark and patent) matters, including developing an overall IP strategy. Counsel clients internally.

Qualifications: 8+ years' experienced corporate litigator with proficient HR experience, and ability to oversee and manage IP and real estate outside counsel. Deep litigation experience, including trials. Proficient HR experience in order to proactively counsel HR strategy and guide the Chief Administrative/HR Officer and her team, globally. Experience in managing outside counsel including budgets. Strategic, holistic, and practical approach to resolving disputes and problem solving. Solutions oriented legal partner. Strong communication skills, including executive presence. Ability to flex between attention to details and executive summaries. Strong collaborator and team player. Ability to build relationship internally and externally. Continuous improvement mindset. Proactive mindset. Legal 8 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-08

Legal Counsel, Litigation

Scottsdale AZ Legal Counsel, Litigation Duties: Be accountable for performing and managing all litigation activities in the U.S. and globally on assigned matters through the trial and appellate stages, including among other things research, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, conferences, trials, mediations, arbitrations, appeals, etc. Take a lead role in setting, recommending, and executing strategies that will ensure PayPal s interests are represented in the best, most cost?effective manner. Manage relationships with outside law firms retained to represent the company and drive alignment on case strategy, budget, and staffing. Oversee and support government or regulatory investigations. Advise legal and business colleagues in an effort to mitigate and manage legal and business risks. Take a lead role in advising outside counsel, paralegals, and other company personnel to ensure effective management of small claims cases filed against the company. Supervise and mentor other Litigation team members, including paralegals and eDiscovery professionals, in their duties and help them grow in their roles and skills. Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to assist the Litigation team and others in the company to increase efficiency and maximize the use of available resources. Manage and leverage data to drive decisions on litigation management decisions and to report on litigation and risks facing the company. Advise on the proper handling of subpoenas, garnishments, levies, UCC liens, court orders, and other legal requests or notices. Promote a culture that reflects PayPal s core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Wellness, and Inclusion.

Qualifications: JD Degree with an active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Litigation experience at a law firm or in house legal department handling commercial litigation. Experience handling subpoenas and other discovery requests, garnishments, levies, UCC liens, or other legal notices or requests. Good project manager who is able to bring various constituencies and stakeholders together to complete projects timely and efficiently. Team player who is comfortable with a dynamic and changing environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy. Ability to manage numerous projects and cases simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining a good sense of humor and positive attitude. Skilled oral and written communicator. Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances. Familiarity with, and strong interest in, PayPal, mobile payments, emerging payment technology and the payments industry. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to keep and maintain clear, accurate, and concise records. Prior experience in the financial services industry is a plus. Legal 0 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-07

Legal Counsel, Litigation

Omaha NE Legal Counsel, Litigation Responsibilities: Be accountable for performing and managing all litigation activities in the U.S. and globally on assigned matters through the trial and appellate stages, including among other things research, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, conferences, trials, mediations, arbitrations, appeals, etc. Take a lead role in setting, recommending, and executing strategies that will ensure interests are represented in the best, most cost?effective manner. Manage relationships with outside law firms retained to represent the company and drive alignment on case strategy, budget, and staffing. Oversee and support government or regulatory investigations. Advise legal and business colleagues in an effort to mitigate and manage legal and business risks. Take a lead role in advising outside counsel, paralegals, and other company personnel to ensure effective management of small claims cases filed against the company. Supervise and mentor other Litigation team members, including paralegals and eDiscovery professionals, in their duties and help them grow in their roles and skills. Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to assist the Litigation team and others in the company to increase efficiency and maximize the use of available resources. Manage and leverage data to drive decisions on litigation management decisions and to report on litigation and risks facing the company. Advise on the proper handling of subpoenas, garnishments, levies, UCC liens, court orders, and other legal requests or notices. Promote a culture that reflects core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Wellness, and Inclusion.

Qualifications: JD Degree with an active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. An experienced attorney role requiring a demonstrated proficiency and experience in all aspects of litigation management. Litigation experience at a law firm or in house legal department handling commercial litigation. Experience handling subpoenas and other discovery requests, garnishments, levies, UCC liens, or other legal notices or requests. Good project manager who is able to bring various constituencies and stakeholders together to complete projects timely and efficiently. Team player who is comfortable with a dynamic and changing environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy. Ability to manage numerous projects and cases simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining a good sense of humor and positive attitude. Skilled oral and written communicator. Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances. Familiarity with, and strong interest in, PayPal, mobile payments, emerging payment technology and the payments industry. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to keep and maintain clear, accurate, and concise records. Prior experience in the financial services industry is a plus. Legal 5 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-07

Assistant General Counsel, Litigation And Labor Employment

Tempe AZ Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and Labor Employment Duties: Provide high-quality legal advice in a timely fashion to the General Counsel, in-house legal teams, and Human Resources on the full spectrum of global labor & employment related matters, which include HR issues, wage and hour law, workers compensation, unemployment, ERISA, state agency claims, administrative charges, labor relations, OFCCP and affirmative action, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, immigration, employment agreements, employee mobility, employee privacy, cash and equity compensation, pension and retirement benefits, non-competition provisions, severance and change of control, ex-patriate assignments, FMLA matters, health and safety, employment-related litigation, investigations, works council, grievances and arbitrations. Provide leadership, advice, and creative solutions regarding the Company s compliance with the myriad of domestic and international, federal, state, and local laws that govern the employment relationship and the workplace. Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues across a multi-cultural business environment with demonstrated global sensitivity. Conduct audits of employment practices to ensure compliance. Draft policies and procedures and educate clients and stakeholders on legal matters. Develop, prepare, and deliver training and educational materials on labor and employment matters such as compliance with various regulations in the US and internationally for the legal team and HR Department. Collaborate with business partners to review and ensure legally compliant HR and business policies, procedures, standard forms, plans and related materials. Develop and devise best practices, tools, guidelines, programs, and solutions that can be efficiently implemented across multiple operating companies. Lead and support employee representative structures, including works councils, and positive employee relations Perform legal research; provide guidance on compliance with, and interpretation of, applicable laws and regulations. Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor & employment area and advise accordingly, which will include monitoring international employment law developments. Manage and evaluate use of outside counsel on employment related matters and litigation. Provide Legal support for finance department (including global corporate securities and compliance reporting; tax impacts of compensation arrangements; governance and insurance for labor and employment matters; and stock administration teams), the corporate communications department, and the executive compensation/human resources department. Support the stock administration team, including review and revision of equity plans and compliance with local securities regulations worldwide. Manage employment and labor litigation matters, including the development and execution of effective litigation management (including discovery) and settlement strategies. Assist in the negotiation and resolution of pre-litigation employment related disputes. Develop and provide exceptional crisis management guidance and advice. Advise on the company s diversity and inclusion initiatives, including its corporate social responsibility and governance initiatives. Pro-actively manage and supervise of all aspects of Align s outside counsel relationships, including staffing, litigation strategy, work product, budgets, and developing initiatives for managing spend. Direct all facets of litigation, including internal investigations, discovery, witness identification and preparation, revising legal briefs, development and execution of case and trial strategy, and negotiating and drafting settlements. Manage a diverse range of litigation and pre-litigation matters in a wide range of practice areas and in numerous jurisdictions in which the company does business. Provide strategic direction on existing litigation and disputes that could lead to litigation. Assist in developing litigation strategies to achieve business objectives, as well as creative approaches to resolving disputes, and to ensure goal alignment across various business teams. Maintain a culture with a high degree of emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion. Independently handle legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex and perform other tasks as assigned from time-to-time by the SVP, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer.

Qualifications: JD Degree from an accredited law school with active bar membership in one U.S. state bar, preferably CA. 10+ years of experience in global, labor & employment law and litigation with a corporate law department and recognized law firm. California, Arizona, North Carolina, European and APAC labor & employment law experience a plus. High degree of skill as a labor & employment lawyer, with the ability to prioritize, manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume, time-sensitive environment. Exceptional and proven in house litigation management skills. Expertise managing employment, anti-trust, commercial and securities litigation. Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to clients with the ability to inspire confidence from clients. Comfortable with public speaking. Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned decisions and recommendations and determine who should be kept informed. Self-starter with good business acumen and a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness. Demonstrate leadership and strong relationship management skills. Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with leaders of other functional areas within and across the business areas to seek alignment on objectives for the benefit of Align. Experience handling labor & employment matters before international as well as domestic federal and state courts and administrative agencies. A willingness and the ability to work in a global environment, which includes handling calls outside normal working hours on a regular basis. Ability to effectively navigate and work efficiently in a matrix, multidisciplinary organization. High integrity and ethics in all dealings. Able to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%). Good sense of humor, openness to learning, resiliency and collaborative personality. Legal 10 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-07

Federal - Litigations And Investigations Counsel

Arlington VA Federal - Litigations and Investigations Counsel Duties: Conducting comprehensive internal investigations, including developing and executing investigation plans, interviewing personnel, collecting and reviewing documents, conducting legal and policy analysis, developing recommendations, briefing stakeholders, and supporting implementation of corrective actions where needed. Managing litigation matters, including e-discovery and data preservation activities and developing strategic recommendations for business management to evaluate and minimize legal and reputational risks to the company. Overseeing and directing outside counsel and external vendors, including managing budgets and workplans. Coordinating with corporate communications and government relations functions to provide legal advice and ensure appropriate risk mitigation. Supporting and promoting a culture of ethics and compliance. Implementing investigations best practices, including practices to support an inclusive environment. Tracking matters/concerns, investigations, and outcomes.

Qualifications: JD Degree. 5 years' experience as a litigator or investigator in a law firm, corporation, or government setting. Experience handling sensitive information and conducting sensitive investigations/interviews. Experience performing investigations and implementing appropriate remediation. Excellent judgment and ability to drive fair resolutions in litigation and investigation contexts. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to foster a collaborative working environment and present with executive presence. Bonus points if you have:. Government contracts experience, including matters involving the False Claims Act and FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule. Experience managing outside counsel. Experience supporting personnel misconduct investigations. In-house experience. Bid protest experience. Experience with federal government investigations. Legal 5 - 0 Full-time 2021-01-07

Managing Counsel, Litigation

Foothill Ranch CA Managing Counsel, Litigation Duties: Represent the company in legal proceedings in all stages of pre-litigation/litigation. Extensive knowledge in federal and state employment laws and regulations (including ADA, FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, etc.). Experience in providing guidance/counsel to top level management and HR Department regarding a broad range of employment issues including wage and hour compliance, discipline and separations, and LOA. Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, legal research, independently develop, recommend and present defense strategies on behalf of. Correspond with other parties attorneys to discuss cases and negotiate for the dismissal or resolution of cases at all stages in the litigation process. Respond to Complaints, Discovery Requests, and file other Motions with the Court, as needed. Stay abreast of and report findings and trends on litigation matters and regulatory changes affecting the industry to CLO, and assist with the development of policies as needed. Manage the workflow of direct reports, up to but not limited to timecard approval, performance evaluation and disciplinary actions as needed. Directly responsible for training, mentoring, supervising and supporting ongoing development of a direct reports which includes attorneys and paralegals. Oversee legal operations and assist in obtaining and maintaining legal support software. Respond to complaints from state and federal agencies related to employment issues, contractors board issues, and advertising issues. Assist Escalations team with responding to non-litigation complaints. Manage outside counsel assisting in litigation matters in other states. Obtain and maintain licenses in other jurisdictions to assist in keeping outside counsel costs low.

Requirements: Must have a JD Degree License from ABA accredited law school; Member in good standing of the California State Bar. 5-10 years of general legal experience; Multi-state regulatory licensing, contractor's licensing and compliance, preferred. Real property, corporate and employment law is a plus. Must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment, wearing multiple hats, flexible attitude and quick to react. Must have a valid CA Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to attend hearings and other legal matters as needed. Bilingual Spanish and English is a plus. Excellent writing, research and analytical skills. Must be able to communicate at a professional level with all levels of the company. Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Excels under pressure in demanding, fast-paced environment. Legal 5 - 10 Full-time 2021-01-06

Senior Litigation Counsel

Chicago IL Senior Litigation Counsel Responsibilities: Analyze liability and damage issues in connection with high exposure/complex claims made against insureds and maintaining appropriate documentation. Analyze insurance coverage issues and draft coverage position letters reflecting same. Act as gatekeeper for outside coverage opinions before outside counsel is retained. Provide monitoring counsel support on primary and excess claims. Attend mediations and monitor trials. Maintain and develop relationships with insureds, brokers and outside counsel. Provide support and information to underwriters in connection with their evaluation of risk on particular accounts. Provide support to underwriting teams with regard to marketing efforts, claims metrics analysis and trending discussions. Serve as an ambassador for claims at various industry events through participation in panels and/or discussion groups.

Qualifications: A JD Degree from an accredited law school. 10-15 years of experience acting as an outside monitoring and coverage counsel. Demonstrated ability to work on a team, interact with others, meet deadlines, and successfully perform in a changing work environment. High exposure/complex claim exposure evaluation skills. Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills. Formal or Informal Management Experience of junior claim staff. Legal 10 - 15 Full-time 2021-01-02
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Counsel, Enforcement (R-002329)
In-House,FINRA.
Location : New York City New York United States

Job Summary: The Enforcement Counsel resolves non-complex Enforcement matters, and contributes meaningful high quality work for large complex matters.   Essential Job Functions: Resolve non-complex Enforcement matters based on rigorous... + read more

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Real Estate Attorney
In-House,Confidential
Location : Freehold New Jersey United States

Growing Real Estate investment firm has immediate openings for experienced and self-motivated in-house and outside counsel licensed to practice in New Jersey. Outside Counsel enjoys steady workflow and excellent support services. Requirements: ... + read more

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Assistant General Counsel, Litigation
Refer job# OVBV154508
 
Assistant General Counsel, Litigation Duties: Responsible for handling firm litigation, including defending against lawsuits alleging professional malpractice, breach of contract claims and securities class action litigation. Participates in the defense of litigation, mediations, arbitrations and agency proceedings brought under the various applicable federal, state and local laws. Also responds to subpoenas, inquiries and investigations by state and federal regulatory entities, represents the Firm in such matters and coordinates the production of information to those entities. Serves an advisory and risk management function, addressing compliance with the applicable laws, regulations and firm policies governing all service lines comprising the Firm's business. Participates in the defense of class action and other civil lawsuits against the Firm. Represents the Firm in connection with criminal investigations and proceedings against the Firm, its partners and employees. Represents the Firm and witnesses before the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement staff, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), state agencies and other regulatory bodies. Conducts internal investigations at the Firm arising from allegations of insider trading, alteration of workpapers or other civil or criminal malfeasance by Firm personnel where the Firm faces risk of civil or criminal penalties. Consults with partners of the Firm on potential or threatened litigation to enable the Firm to avoid significant civil, criminal or regulatory exposure. May provide legal advice and represent the Firm in its dealings with federal, state and local taxing agencies. Monitors potential impact of tax legislation and prepare opinions on tax liability resulting from past or future operations. Coordinates the Firm's response to regulatory subpoenas and preservation requests. Participates in formulating defense strategies and other tactical decisions in potential or active litigation matters involving the Firm. Oversees outside counsel representing the Firm and make certain that resources are appropriately spent. Advises client-serving partners in meeting legal obligations associated with subpoenas served on the Firm. Conducts interviews of potential expert witnesses and current or former firm personnel in connection with litigation or other matters involving the Firm. Participates in mediations and other settlement negotiations involving significant matters. Participates in preparing key documents in litigation, including legal briefs, pleadings and discovery requests. Participates in preparing Firm and other witnesses for testimony. Develops and recommends Firm policy and positions on legal issues. Assists in matters related to provision of services in bankruptcy proceedings e.g., coordination of the retention of Firm professionals to provide services in such proceedings and the filing of fee applications. Represents Firm interests in defending Chapter 5 avoidance actions.

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college; top of class preferred. JD Degree from a top law school; top of class preferred. 4+ years of experience as a practicing attorney preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department. Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in state where resident office is located. Must remain in good standing with State Bar including being current on individual state Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements. Strong analytical abilities in order to synthesize facts and law to determine best course of conduct for the Firm. Experience as an attorney with litigation, including trial and related experience. Understanding of the laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Firm and its industry. Understanding of the Firm's business. Demonstrated ability to create, plan and successfully execute projects; the ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interface and communicate effectively and diplomatically with all levels of EY personnel. Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively manage outside counsel.
 
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Managing Counsel, Litigation
Refer job# YKEY154492
 
Managing Counsel, Litigation The candidate will be directly engaged in developing and driving litigation strategy with a trial-focused approach and partnering with the business to identify potential litigation risks and solutions. Will be supporting company in a wide range of significant litigation matters, worldwide, including commercial litigation and pre-litigation, individual and class action consumer complaints, securities, advertising, trade secret, and regulatory actions. Develop and drive Company's strategy for litigation and regulatory actions. Manage and help run all aspects of litigation matters, in the U.S. and worldwide, including e-discovery, fact-finding and analysis, witness preparation, depositions, case management conferences, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation and presentation. Both supervise and partner with outside counsel to ensure that all aspects of Company's legal representation are of the highest quality, including the day-to-day running of matters, overall strategy, written work, and oral advocacy. Litigate select matters directly in-house as part of Company's in-house litigation team. Identify potential litigation or regulatory risk and counsel the business to minimize exposure. Should have 13+ years litigation experience, preferably including experience at a top tier law firm, and preferably with significant experience at trials, hearings, depositions, and mediations. J.D. from top-ranked law school preferred. Excellent analytical and writing skills a must.
 
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Vp, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, Compliance & Employment
Refer job# WSQR154439
 
VP, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation, Compliance & Employment Responsibilities: Managing the Company's global litigation, claims, disputes, regulatory and government, agency, administrative or internal investigative matters and risk assessments, and working strategically with outside counsel, internal legal teams and the business to minimize litigation and legal risks while maximizing positive outcomes, with a particular focus on product liability, commercial, general liability, employment, intellectual property and other company litigation. Managing the Company's ethics and compliance programs and initiatives and its compliance administered policies, processes, and procedures, including enhancing and driving continuous improvement of applicable internal controls, practices and training. Managing the Company's labor and employment legal team and its provision of practical and strategic advice and guidance relating to the labor and employment related issues Conduct and manage litigation, ethics and compliance and labor and employment related due diligence in connection with potential strategic transactions. Working closely with finance, corporate communications and investor relations teams to advise on applicable disclosures, communications and company practices. Collaborating with internal stakeholders at all levels to effectively minimize legal and reputational risks, develop appropriate mitigation strategies and support and assist in the achievement of the Company's business and strategic objectives. Managing the Company's legal matter management and legal billing systems while driving continuous improvement of its legal and litigation processes and protocols, including e-discovery, law firm and billing analytics and related tools or systems. Provide strategic guidance and support on special projects to the GC and executive and business leaders.

Qualifications: BS/BA Degree from an accredited college/university. JD Degree from a national accredited law school. Admission in good standing to a state bar of any jurisdiction in the U.S. and actively licensed to practice law accordingly. 12+ years of litigation, compliance and legal experience, ideally gained through a combination of large law firm and in-house roles. Prior experience in the chemicals, manufacturing or diversified industrial markets in a large global company. Prior leadership experience managing a small team of legal professionals. Prior experience serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams and senior business leaders, with a proven ability to guide them through sophisticated litigation, compliance, legal, business and other matters. Prior experience managing a broad range of litigation matters including commercial, product liability, employment, and intellectual property. Prior experience conducting ethics, compliance, workforce or other sensitive internal investigations and managing any government, agency, administrative, regulatory or applicable inquiries or investigations. Demonstrated business acumen, strong analytical skills, and the ability to grasp important business, legal, and financial issues facing the Company. Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across functions and to communicate effectively with senior business leaders, as well as other professionals and colleagues at all levels of an organization. Highly creative and strategic mindset and approach to litigation,; anticipating future business, competitive, and legal risks and looking for creative solutions and opportunities. Exceptional judgment and ability to quickly assess business challenges, make timely, pragmatic recommendations under pressure, and identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and independently. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, innovative, and highly-matrixed corporate organization.
 
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Litigation, HR, IP Attorney
Refer job# FQXY154427
 
Litigation, HR, IP Attorney Duties: Primary responsibility to lead and manage a wide variety of litigation (including class actions) and enforcement matters against the company, globally. Lead employment and HR attorney to manage litigation, investigations, counseling and M&A/employment issues, globally. Lead counsel to Chief Administrative/HR Officer. Oversee and manage outside counsel on IP (trademark and patent) matters, including developing an overall IP strategy. Counsel clients internally.

Qualifications: 8+ years' experienced corporate litigator with proficient HR experience, and ability to oversee and manage IP and real estate outside counsel. Deep litigation experience, including trials. Proficient HR experience in order to proactively counsel HR strategy and guide the Chief Administrative/HR Officer and her team, globally. Experience in managing outside counsel including budgets. Strategic, holistic, and practical approach to resolving disputes and problem solving. Solutions oriented legal partner. Strong communication skills, including executive presence. Ability to flex between attention to details and executive summaries. Strong collaborator and team player. Ability to build relationship internally and externally. Continuous improvement mindset. Proactive mindset.
 
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Legal Counsel, Litigation
Refer job# XADR154373
 
Legal Counsel, Litigation Duties: Be accountable for performing and managing all litigation activities in the U.S. and globally on assigned matters through the trial and appellate stages, including among other things research, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, conferences, trials, mediations, arbitrations, appeals, etc. Take a lead role in setting, recommending, and executing strategies that will ensure PayPal s interests are represented in the best, most cost?effective manner. Manage relationships with outside law firms retained to represent the company and drive alignment on case strategy, budget, and staffing. Oversee and support government or regulatory investigations. Advise legal and business colleagues in an effort to mitigate and manage legal and business risks. Take a lead role in advising outside counsel, paralegals, and other company personnel to ensure effective management of small claims cases filed against the company. Supervise and mentor other Litigation team members, including paralegals and eDiscovery professionals, in their duties and help them grow in their roles and skills. Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to assist the Litigation team and others in the company to increase efficiency and maximize the use of available resources. Manage and leverage data to drive decisions on litigation management decisions and to report on litigation and risks facing the company. Advise on the proper handling of subpoenas, garnishments, levies, UCC liens, court orders, and other legal requests or notices. Promote a culture that reflects PayPal s core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Wellness, and Inclusion.

Qualifications: JD Degree with an active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Litigation experience at a law firm or in house legal department handling commercial litigation. Experience handling subpoenas and other discovery requests, garnishments, levies, UCC liens, or other legal notices or requests. Good project manager who is able to bring various constituencies and stakeholders together to complete projects timely and efficiently. Team player who is comfortable with a dynamic and changing environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy. Ability to manage numerous projects and cases simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining a good sense of humor and positive attitude. Skilled oral and written communicator. Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances. Familiarity with, and strong interest in, PayPal, mobile payments, emerging payment technology and the payments industry. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to keep and maintain clear, accurate, and concise records. Prior experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
 
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Legal Counsel, Litigation
Refer job# VNSU154374
 
Legal Counsel, Litigation Responsibilities: Be accountable for performing and managing all litigation activities in the U.S. and globally on assigned matters through the trial and appellate stages, including among other things research, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, conferences, trials, mediations, arbitrations, appeals, etc. Take a lead role in setting, recommending, and executing strategies that will ensure interests are represented in the best, most cost?effective manner. Manage relationships with outside law firms retained to represent the company and drive alignment on case strategy, budget, and staffing. Oversee and support government or regulatory investigations. Advise legal and business colleagues in an effort to mitigate and manage legal and business risks. Take a lead role in advising outside counsel, paralegals, and other company personnel to ensure effective management of small claims cases filed against the company. Supervise and mentor other Litigation team members, including paralegals and eDiscovery professionals, in their duties and help them grow in their roles and skills. Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to assist the Litigation team and others in the company to increase efficiency and maximize the use of available resources. Manage and leverage data to drive decisions on litigation management decisions and to report on litigation and risks facing the company. Advise on the proper handling of subpoenas, garnishments, levies, UCC liens, court orders, and other legal requests or notices. Promote a culture that reflects core values of Collaboration, Innovation, Wellness, and Inclusion.

Qualifications: JD Degree with an active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. An experienced attorney role requiring a demonstrated proficiency and experience in all aspects of litigation management. Litigation experience at a law firm or in house legal department handling commercial litigation. Experience handling subpoenas and other discovery requests, garnishments, levies, UCC liens, or other legal notices or requests. Good project manager who is able to bring various constituencies and stakeholders together to complete projects timely and efficiently. Team player who is comfortable with a dynamic and changing environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy. Ability to manage numerous projects and cases simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining a good sense of humor and positive attitude. Skilled oral and written communicator. Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances. Familiarity with, and strong interest in, PayPal, mobile payments, emerging payment technology and the payments industry. Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to keep and maintain clear, accurate, and concise records. Prior experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
 
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Assistant General Counsel, Litigation And Labor Employment
Refer job# AYOK154379
 
Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and Labor Employment Duties: Provide high-quality legal advice in a timely fashion to the General Counsel, in-house legal teams, and Human Resources on the full spectrum of global labor & employment related matters, which include HR issues, wage and hour law, workers compensation, unemployment, ERISA, state agency claims, administrative charges, labor relations, OFCCP and affirmative action, diversity and inclusion, employee benefits, immigration, employment agreements, employee mobility, employee privacy, cash and equity compensation, pension and retirement benefits, non-competition provisions, severance and change of control, ex-patriate assignments, FMLA matters, health and safety, employment-related litigation, investigations, works council, grievances and arbitrations. Provide leadership, advice, and creative solutions regarding the Company s compliance with the myriad of domestic and international, federal, state, and local laws that govern the employment relationship and the workplace. Establish and maintain relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues across a multi-cultural business environment with demonstrated global sensitivity. Conduct audits of employment practices to ensure compliance. Draft policies and procedures and educate clients and stakeholders on legal matters. Develop, prepare, and deliver training and educational materials on labor and employment matters such as compliance with various regulations in the US and internationally for the legal team and HR Department. Collaborate with business partners to review and ensure legally compliant HR and business policies, procedures, standard forms, plans and related materials. Develop and devise best practices, tools, guidelines, programs, and solutions that can be efficiently implemented across multiple operating companies. Lead and support employee representative structures, including works councils, and positive employee relations Perform legal research; provide guidance on compliance with, and interpretation of, applicable laws and regulations. Identify and assess legal risks and opportunities within the labor & employment area and advise accordingly, which will include monitoring international employment law developments. Manage and evaluate use of outside counsel on employment related matters and litigation. Provide Legal support for finance department (including global corporate securities and compliance reporting; tax impacts of compensation arrangements; governance and insurance for labor and employment matters; and stock administration teams), the corporate communications department, and the executive compensation/human resources department. Support the stock administration team, including review and revision of equity plans and compliance with local securities regulations worldwide. Manage employment and labor litigation matters, including the development and execution of effective litigation management (including discovery) and settlement strategies. Assist in the negotiation and resolution of pre-litigation employment related disputes. Develop and provide exceptional crisis management guidance and advice. Advise on the company s diversity and inclusion initiatives, including its corporate social responsibility and governance initiatives. Pro-actively manage and supervise of all aspects of Align s outside counsel relationships, including staffing, litigation strategy, work product, budgets, and developing initiatives for managing spend. Direct all facets of litigation, including internal investigations, discovery, witness identification and preparation, revising legal briefs, development and execution of case and trial strategy, and negotiating and drafting settlements. Manage a diverse range of litigation and pre-litigation matters in a wide range of practice areas and in numerous jurisdictions in which the company does business. Provide strategic direction on existing litigation and disputes that could lead to litigation. Assist in developing litigation strategies to achieve business objectives, as well as creative approaches to resolving disputes, and to ensure goal alignment across various business teams. Maintain a culture with a high degree of emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion. Independently handle legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex and perform other tasks as assigned from time-to-time by the SVP, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer.

Qualifications: JD Degree from an accredited law school with active bar membership in one U.S. state bar, preferably CA. 10+ years of experience in global, labor & employment law and litigation with a corporate law department and recognized law firm. California, Arizona, North Carolina, European and APAC labor & employment law experience a plus. High degree of skill as a labor & employment lawyer, with the ability to prioritize, manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume, time-sensitive environment. Exceptional and proven in house litigation management skills. Expertise managing employment, anti-trust, commercial and securities litigation. Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to clients with the ability to inspire confidence from clients. Comfortable with public speaking. Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned decisions and recommendations and determine who should be kept informed. Self-starter with good business acumen and a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness. Demonstrate leadership and strong relationship management skills. Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with leaders of other functional areas within and across the business areas to seek alignment on objectives for the benefit of Align. Experience handling labor & employment matters before international as well as domestic federal and state courts and administrative agencies. A willingness and the ability to work in a global environment, which includes handling calls outside normal working hours on a regular basis. Ability to effectively navigate and work efficiently in a matrix, multidisciplinary organization. High integrity and ethics in all dealings. Able to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%). Good sense of humor, openness to learning, resiliency and collaborative personality.
 
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Federal - Litigations And Investigations Counsel
Refer job# ZSQY154382
 
Federal - Litigations and Investigations Counsel Duties: Conducting comprehensive internal investigations, including developing and executing investigation plans, interviewing personnel, collecting and reviewing documents, conducting legal and policy analysis, developing recommendations, briefing stakeholders, and supporting implementation of corrective actions where needed. Managing litigation matters, including e-discovery and data preservation activities and developing strategic recommendations for business management to evaluate and minimize legal and reputational risks to the company. Overseeing and directing outside counsel and external vendors, including managing budgets and workplans. Coordinating with corporate communications and government relations functions to provide legal advice and ensure appropriate risk mitigation. Supporting and promoting a culture of ethics and compliance. Implementing investigations best practices, including practices to support an inclusive environment. Tracking matters/concerns, investigations, and outcomes.

Qualifications: JD Degree. 5 years' experience as a litigator or investigator in a law firm, corporation, or government setting. Experience handling sensitive information and conducting sensitive investigations/interviews. Experience performing investigations and implementing appropriate remediation. Excellent judgment and ability to drive fair resolutions in litigation and investigation contexts. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to foster a collaborative working environment and present with executive presence. Bonus points if you have:. Government contracts experience, including matters involving the False Claims Act and FAR Mandatory Disclosure Rule. Experience managing outside counsel. Experience supporting personnel misconduct investigations. In-house experience. Bid protest experience. Experience with federal government investigations.
 
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Managing Counsel, Litigation
Refer job# GPLZ154361
 
Managing Counsel, Litigation Duties: Represent the company in legal proceedings in all stages of pre-litigation/litigation. Extensive knowledge in federal and state employment laws and regulations (including ADA, FMLA, CFRA, FLSA, etc.). Experience in providing guidance/counsel to top level management and HR Department regarding a broad range of employment issues including wage and hour compliance, discipline and separations, and LOA. Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, legal research, independently develop, recommend and present defense strategies on behalf of. Correspond with other parties attorneys to discuss cases and negotiate for the dismissal or resolution of cases at all stages in the litigation process. Respond to Complaints, Discovery Requests, and file other Motions with the Court, as needed. Stay abreast of and report findings and trends on litigation matters and regulatory changes affecting the industry to CLO, and assist with the development of policies as needed. Manage the workflow of direct reports, up to but not limited to timecard approval, performance evaluation and disciplinary actions as needed. Directly responsible for training, mentoring, supervising and supporting ongoing development of a direct reports which includes attorneys and paralegals. Oversee legal operations and assist in obtaining and maintaining legal support software. Respond to complaints from state and federal agencies related to employment issues, contractors board issues, and advertising issues. Assist Escalations team with responding to non-litigation complaints. Manage outside counsel assisting in litigation matters in other states. Obtain and maintain licenses in other jurisdictions to assist in keeping outside counsel costs low.

Requirements: Must have a JD Degree License from ABA accredited law school; Member in good standing of the California State Bar. 5-10 years of general legal experience; Multi-state regulatory licensing, contractor's licensing and compliance, preferred. Real property, corporate and employment law is a plus. Must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment, wearing multiple hats, flexible attitude and quick to react. Must have a valid CA Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to attend hearings and other legal matters as needed. Bilingual Spanish and English is a plus. Excellent writing, research and analytical skills. Must be able to communicate at a professional level with all levels of the company. Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Excels under pressure in demanding, fast-paced environment.
 
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Senior Litigation Counsel
Refer job# EQYQ154323
 
Senior Litigation Counsel Responsibilities: Analyze liability and damage issues in connection with high exposure/complex claims made against insureds and maintaining appropriate documentation. Analyze insurance coverage issues and draft coverage position letters reflecting same. Act as gatekeeper for outside coverage opinions before outside counsel is retained. Provide monitoring counsel support on primary and excess claims. Attend mediations and monitor trials. Maintain and develop relationships with insureds, brokers and outside counsel. Provide support and information to underwriters in connection with their evaluation of risk on particular accounts. Provide support to underwriting teams with regard to marketing efforts, claims metrics analysis and trending discussions. Serve as an ambassador for claims at various industry events through participation in panels and/or discussion groups.

Qualifications: A JD Degree from an accredited law school. 10-15 years of experience acting as an outside monitoring and coverage counsel. Demonstrated ability to work on a team, interact with others, meet deadlines, and successfully perform in a changing work environment. High exposure/complex claim exposure evaluation skills. Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills. Formal or Informal Management Experience of junior claim staff.
 
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