Sr Counsel, Litigation

Securitas Technology Corporation•Chicago, IL

2d•$150,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Litigation Counsel position is primarily responsible for overseeing the management of and assessing litigation pending against the Company on a national basis. The Senior Litigation Counsel position provides input to and manages outside counsel in the handling of litigation as well as oversees the financial expenditure of the cases and relevant financial analyses and ensures appropriate reserving and communication with Securitas insurers and management. This position is primarily responsible for handling EP, GL, Bankruptcy and Auto suits and claims and claims and attorney letters received by the Company on an as needed basis and is also responsible for completing legal research projects. In addition, the Senior Litigation Counsel is called upon to assist the Risk Management Department with indemnity claim reviews and support other departments. This position may be called upon to also assist with the review of training and advertising materials, the drafting of policies, and other tasks on an as needed basis. The Senior Litigation Counsel position is a remote position and reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Head of Litigation, Securitas North America.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Admitted to bar in state the attorney resides
Minimum of ten years of practice, preferably initially with a prominent national law firm before moving to an in-house position.
Experience working on matters of employment law, general liability law and auto claims required
Overall broad legal knowledge (litigation, employment law, auto, general liability law)
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Westlaw, etc.
Works independently with minimal assistance from outside sources, including external law firms
In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
Ability to effectively present legal issues to senior management
Excellent judgment and analytic skills with special focus on a solution-oriented approach to situations
First class interpersonal and communication skills
Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations
Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Handling and being exposed to sensitive and confidential information
Regular talking and hearing
Frequent sitting
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Prefer three (3) years of in-house experience
Prefer first chair trial experience
Willingness to become proficient in company risk management program and Legal Tracker billing programs.

Responsibilities

Performs case assessments and portfolio management assessments
Oversees and manages outside counsel handling litigation pending against the Company
Attends arbitrations/mediations/court hearings/trials as necessary
Manages the financial expenditures of litigation cases, including reserving and billing
Performs financial analyses to ensure optimization of case outcome
Primarily handles EP, GL, Auto, and Bankruptcy claims and lawsuits, including higher exposure matters
Handles and responds to EP attorney letters received by the Company on an as needed basis
Completes legal research projects as needed
Assists with the drafting and implementation of policies
Assists with the review of training and advertising materials
Primary contact for Risk Management Department for indemnity claims and tenders from other parties, as well as review of discovery, pleadings and settlement agreements
Manages subpoena function on a daily basis, including retention of outside counsel.
Manages summer legal intern program on a daily basis
Assists Senior Vice President, Head of Litigation, North America with preparation of Monthly Function Report, Monthly High Exposure Report, Quarterly Large Lawsuit Review, Quarterly Dispute Reports, Quarterly Group Risk Management High Exposure Slides, Quarterly reserve increase requests, Quarterly Business Review Slides
Responsible for monthly GL, EP, Auto trial, arbitration, and mediation calendars
Interacts with insurers, brokers and Group and Divisional Risk Management on an as needed basis