Counsel, Complex Insurance Litigation & Strategy

Uber•New York, NY

51d•$187,000 - $231,000

About The Position

The Uber Legal Team is currently searching for a Complex Insurance Litigation & Strategy, Counsel, with expertise in mass actions and complex litigation, advising business partners, and experience managing high-stakes litigation. This position is open in the San Francisco, Chicago, NYC offices.

Requirements

5+ years of in-house, or top law firm experience, with specific experience handling high-stakes matters.
Membership of the state bar of IL, CA, NY, MA, FL, or TX. CA strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience is strongly preferred, with significant experience managing a case through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution and trial (both state and federal).
Experience with advising business partners on consumer-facing applications/software.
Solid case evaluation abilities, critical thinking skills and the capacity to oversee a large portfolio of high-severity matters.
First chair mediation and trial experience.
Extensive deposition experience, including presenting both lay and expert witnesses.
Strong academic credentials.
Excellent business judgment, communication and interpersonal skills.
Enthusiasm about Uber!

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of high-stakes claims and litigation nationally.
Analyze claims/cases to effectively participate in decisions related to resolution strategy and innovating legal precedent.
Assist in the management of outside counsel.
Work across our business and legal teams to advise on risk management initiatives, including advising on products and features, as well as existing processes and procedures across the mobility platform.

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