About the Role
This role is responsible for overseeing litigation and claims at the enterprise level, offering legal guidance, managing external counsel, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while minimizing organizational risk.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage enterprise litigation strategies and outcomes
- Oversee claims handling processes across business units
- Provide legal counsel on complex risk and liability matters
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve disputes
- Manage relationships with outside legal counsel
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Develop and implement litigation risk mitigation plans
- Review and interpret legal documents and contracts
- Support regulatory inquiries and investigations
- Advise on insurance-related legal issues
- Monitor ongoing litigation and report key developments
- Prepare legal assessments for senior leadership
- Conduct legal research on emerging case law
- Assist in policy development related to claims
- Maintain legal documentation and case files
- Participate in crisis response planning
- Train staff on legal compliance topics
- Evaluate settlement proposals and recommend actions
- Ensure consistent application of legal standards
- Coordinate with risk management teams
- Support internal audits and reviews
- Respond to subpoenas and legal requests
- Manage class action defense strategies
- Oversee discovery processes in litigation
- Advocate for organizational interests in legal forums
Compensation
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with office and remote options
Team
Part of the legal department supporting enterprise operations
About the Organization
A national provider of insurance and financial services focused on the education community, offering career opportunities for professionals committed to service excellence.
Professional Development
Opportunities for continuing legal education, leadership training, and participation in industry forums.
Performance Expectations
Demonstrate sound legal judgment, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and contribute to risk reduction initiatives.
Work Environment
Collaborative culture emphasizing integrity, accountability, and strategic thinking in a regulated industry setting.
Application Process
Submit resume and cover letter through the company’s career portal for consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring and employment practices.
Not available for this position
