Associate General Counsel, Litigation Attorney

New York Life•New York, NY

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

When you join New York Life, you're joining a company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. We want employees to feel proud about being part of a company that is committed to doing the right thing. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career while developing personally and professionally through various resources and programs. New York Life is a relationship-based company and appreciates how both virtual and in-person interactions support our culture. This role sits within the Office of General Counsel and reports to the Head of the Litigation Practice Group.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in litigation in law firm and/or corporate law department
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to see the big picture
Organized and able to prioritize
Admitted to the New York Bar
JD Required

Responsibilities

Manage large diverse nationwide caseload of matters, including supervision of outside counsel and analyzing legal and factual issues
Interface with clients in business areas keeping them advised of developments and status of all matters; Provide legal advice to all sections of the Company regarding pre-litigation and litigation matters
Work with Complaint Review Unit in response to customer complaints
Advise Claims Department regarding pending policy claims
Perform legal research and write memoranda
Gather facts from multiple sources
Maintain and monitor budgets and update matter management system
Work on special projects as they arise
Consult with other sections of OGC and with Litigation management as necessary

Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.

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