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Deputy General Counsel for Litigation

The Deputy General Counsel for Litigation will oversee the Legal Department, coo...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD Degree
Admission to the NY Bar
15+ years of federal and state litigation experience including handling complex and affirmative class action cases
6+ years of supervising and managing legal professionals
Spanish Speaking

Job Responsibility

Direct and coordinate LJP’s litigation docket across its multiple pillar areas
Maintain an active docket and serve as lead counsel in selected cases
Oversee and direct the provision of direct legal services, referrals, and information to community members in selected jurisdictions pursuant to current New York State contracts
Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with allied civil rights groups who serve as co-counsel on matters
Coordinate with the Chief of Advocacy to align LJP’s litigation docket and non-litigation and advocacy priorities
Identify and develop new litigation matters based on organizational priorities and ensure their effective execution
Oversee and manage the Legal Department and provide supervision and leadership to all legal staff
Ensure that Legal Department staff receive regular, comprehensive, constructive performance evaluations that will facilitate their professional growth
Serve as public spokesperson for LJP, working with Communications staff and media to raise and maintain the organization’s public profile
Serve as primary Legal Department liaison and contact with other LJP departments concerning communications and media outreach, and development and fundraising

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

669000.00 - 725000.00 USD / Year

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited institution, or equivalent
Admitted and in good standing, or eligible for admission, to the New York State bar (admission may occur within one year after hiring)
Minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience in roles of increasing scope and responsibility
Proven success as a leader in a significant legal leadership role either as the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel of a public or private company, or of an academic institution, or a partner in a law firm managing complex matters on behalf of university clients, working effectively with various constituencies
Experience involving U.S. laws that govern or affect higher education, research, or health care and related risk management and compliance issues
Experience managing a team of lawyers and professionals spanning a wide range of legal expertise
Experience interacting with and advising boards of directors in a fiduciary capacity on governance-related issues
familiarity with the work of fiduciary boards, particularly the oversight of material risks, investigations and matters that affect the reputation of the University
Understanding of the wide range of legal issues relating to a non-profit academic institution with a medical center, including hospitals and related healthcare affiliates
Management and protection of intellectual property experience

Job Responsibility

Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the University of Rochester is the chief legal officer of the University and is a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the resolution of many of the most important issues that affect the University
Provide leadership on all legal and risk management matters: Manage and oversee the Office of Counsel
Build, lead, and mentor an effective, efficient, and motivated legal team of attorneys and other legal professionals
Assign and manage caseloads and projects within the legal office
oversee services and outcomes to ensure timely and competent delivery of legal services across the University
Foster a collaborative and supportive working environment within the office and with university clients
Provide legal advice to ensure compliance and protect university interests: Research laws, court opinions, government regulations, and legal requirements
Draft or review contracts, leases, licenses, deeds, and other legal documents or instruments and/or negotiate amendments thereto to achieve favorable terms for the University
Analyze legal problems or issues presented by university clients and provide advice accordingly
Represent the University in judicial and governmental proceedings: Serve as the University’s counsel of record in proceedings and investigations

Fulltime

Associate General Counsel

This position will perform critical legal functions on behalf of its family of w...

Location

United States , Columbus

Salary:

Not provided

Dansons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school
License to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction, Georgia preferred
5+ years’ legal experience in areas relevant to consumer products companies
Some domestic and international travel required
Must be a self-motivated team player, capable of working with small groups or independently
Excellent attention-to-detail, project management, written/verbal communication, organizational and prioritization skills are musts
Willingness to work long hours as needs of projects dictate
The ability to meet deadlines and monitor budgets is crucial

Job Responsibility

Work directly with General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on wide variety of legal matters affecting global consumer products companies
Must have sufficient experience to exercise independent judgment but also enjoy working as part of a very collaborative team
Daily interaction with business team members is required, so good communication skills are a must, including the ability to clearly and concisely explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers
Will assist in supervising a group of accomplished paralegals, working cooperatively as a team
Manage outside counsel to successful results on time and on budget

Fulltime

New

Deputy General Counsel

Robert Half Legal is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing, industry lea...

Location

United States , Batavia

Salary:

305250.00 - 341500.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing
9+ years of experience including prior in-house and management level experience
Experience managing at least 5-10 direct reports while overseeing various legal business units
Strong background in managing employment/HR, labor, and employee relations within a corporate setting
Strong background in managing compliance and regulatory functions within a corporate setting
Proven ability to handle litigation, dispute resolution, and pre-litigation strategies effectively
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
Ability to travel (10%) domestically or internationally as required

Job Responsibility

Lead and develop a team of legal professionals, ensuring effective training while establishing and evaluating job responsibilities and performance
Provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of employment/labor law-related topics, including changes in employment laws that impact the business, business-wide employment counseling, company hiring/firing decisions, preparation/review of position statements, management of EEOC and state agency charges, employment litigation, and employee relations matters
Develop and manage in-house employment counseling pilot programs including participation in various committee and HR-related strategy meetings
Lead and manage legal investigations of serious employment-related allegations made to the business
Develop and execute process enhancements and infrastructure initiatives addressing HR and employment law matters, ensuring effective rollout and communication of legal programs
Advise on best practices for legal, regulatory, and compliance procedures, while ensuring adherence to legal documentation and organizational policies
Support the legal review of advertising, marketing, and related materials to confirm compliance with applicable legal standards
Directs enterprise risk management evaluation and strategy across the US
Ensure regulatory compliance by aligning with company policies and legal documentation and provide guidance on best practices
Manage the coordination with outside counsel on legal matters regarding employment law, commercial litigation and regulatory complaints

What we offer

M/D/V
PTO & unlimited sick days
401k (5% match)
LT/ST Disability
Life Insurance
wellness programs
Parental Leave

Fulltime

Deputy General Counsel

Robert Half Legal is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing, industry lea...

Location

United States , Aurora, IL

Salary:

305250.00 - 341500.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in good standing
9+ years of experience including prior in-house and management level experience
Experience managing at least 5-10 direct reports while overseeing various legal business units
Strong background in managing employment/HR, labor, and employee relations within a corporate setting
Strong background in managing compliance and regulatory functions within a corporate setting
Proven ability to handle litigation, dispute resolution, and pre-litigation strategies effectively
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
Ability to travel (10%) domestically or internationally as required

Job Responsibility

Lead and develop a team of legal professionals, ensuring effective training while establishing and evaluating job responsibilities and performance
Provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of employment/labor law-related topics, including changes in employment laws that impact the business, business-wide employment counseling, company hiring/firing decisions, preparation/review of position statements, management of EEOC and state agency charges, employment litigation, and employee relations matters
Develop and manage in-house employment counseling pilot programs including participation in various committee and HR-related strategy meetings
Lead and manage legal investigations of serious employment-related allegations made to the business
Develop and execute process enhancements and infrastructure initiatives addressing HR and employment law matters, ensuring effective rollout and communication of legal programs
Advise on best practices for legal, regulatory, and compliance procedures, while ensuring adherence to legal documentation and organizational policies
Support the legal review of advertising, marketing, and related materials to confirm compliance with applicable legal standards
Directs enterprise risk management evaluation and strategy across the US
Ensure regulatory compliance by aligning with company policies and legal documentation and provide guidance on best practices
Manage the coordination with outside counsel on legal matters regarding employment law, commercial litigation and regulatory complaints

What we offer

M/D/V
PTO & unlimited sick days
401k (5% match)
LT/ST Disability
Life Insurance
wellness programs
Parental Leave

Fulltime

Deputy General Counsel - Litigation

This role exists to help Mercury keep building. Litigation at Mercury is not abo...

Location

United States , San Francisco; New York; Portland

Salary:

272200.00 - 378000.00 USD / Year

Mercury

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of legal experience, with significant litigation or enforcement experience
Exceptional communicator and advocate, able to explain complex issues clearly and persuasively
Strategic, practical thinker who can weigh risk without slowing the business unnecessarily
Comfortable owning decisions and giving direct advice when there’s no obvious right answer
Creativity is required, and a willingness to push beyond “the way things are normally done” to achieve outsized outcomes for Mercury

Job Responsibility

Own Mercury’s litigation and disputes portfolio, including civil litigation, arbitration, investigations, regulatory enforcement, and other adversarial matters
Set litigation strategy, grounded in facts, risk tolerance, and business context
Build and scale Mercury’s litigation function, including playbooks, escalation frameworks, and outside counsel strategy, with an eye toward achieving differentiated outcomes
Oversee subpoena and government request response, balancing speed, rigor, and practicality
Advise senior leadership and the Board during high-stakes situations, helping the company navigate tradeoffs and move forward decisively
Identify patterns across matters, and partner with teams to reduce future risk through better systems, product design, or processes
Be a calm, trusted presence when issues are ambiguous and timelines are short

What we offer

base salary
equity (stock options/RSUs)
benefits

Fulltime

Intermediate Track Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

To manage a caseload of litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims with ...

Location

United Kingdom , Birkenhead

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer with litigation rights / working toward obtaining
Experience of running your own claimant caseload of litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims within all RTA Portals and the former Multi Track (now Intermediate Track)
Experience of working to a fee target and/or settlement targets
A willingness to be involved in the mentoring and development of colleagues
Have a good working knowledge of the CPR and/or and other relevant case law and/or legislation and progressing claims in a timely manner in accordance with the CPR
Excellent customer care skills
Able to provide written and oral advice in a clear concise manner
Good communication skills, in particular customer communication
The ability to liaise and build up a rapport by using effective communication with all external agencies during the life of a claim including medical agencies, investigators, barristers
Good IT skills with a sound working knowledge of VF or a similar case management system and essential MS Office knowledge

Job Responsibility

To manage a caseload of litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims with a value of up to £100,000.00, ensuring each case is progressed efficiently from initial instruction through to resolution
To efficiently run a case load of files which are litigated and non – litigated personal injury claims with a value of up to £100,000, efficiently, proactively and profitably
Ensure that our customers receive gold standard customer care
Deal with Fixed Fee and Portal RTA including untraced and uninsured MIB claims with the intention of maximising damages for the customer by pursuing all relevant heads of loss
To ensure that appropriate medical and non-medical evidence is obtained in accordance with the relevant track and recoverability
To use PI Calculator to assist in the efficient progression of your cases
To issue proceedings using the Court Portal
Attend conferences, hearings and CMC’s with Counsel if necessary
Advising customers as to litigation/cost risks where appropriate
Advising customers about the risks associated with fundamental dishonesty and ensuring that all evidence is closely reviewed and cross referenced for consistency

What we offer

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working model
2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
Pension scheme
Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support

Fulltime

Intermediate Track - Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer

To manage a caseload of litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims with ...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer with litigation rights / working toward obtaining
Experience of running your own claimant caseload of litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims within all RTA Portals and the former Multi Track (now Intermediate Track)
Experience of working to a fee target and/or settlement targets
A willingness to be involved in the mentoring and development of colleagues
Have a good working knowledge of the CPR and/or and other relevant case law and/or legislation and progressing claims in a timely manner in accordance with the CPR
Excellent customer care skills
Able to provide written and oral advice in a clear concise manner
Good communication skills, in particular customer communication
The ability to liaise and build up a rapport by using effective communication with all external agencies during the life of a claim including medical agencies, investigators, barristers
Good IT skills with a sound working knowledge of VF or a similar case management system and essential MS Office knowledge

Job Responsibility

To manage a caseload of litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims with a value of up to £100,000.00, ensuring each case is progressed efficiently from initial instruction through to resolution
To efficiently run a case load of files which are litigated and non – litigated personal injury claims with a value of up to £100,000, efficiently, proactively and profitably
Ensure that our customers receive gold standard customer care
Deal with Fixed Fee and Portal RTA including untraced and uninsured MIB claims with the intention of maximising damages for the customer by pursuing all relevant heads of loss
To ensure that appropriate medical and non-medical evidence is obtained in accordance with the relevant track and recoverability
To use PI Calculator to assist in the efficient progression of your cases
To issue proceedings using the Court Portal
Attend conferences, hearings and CMC’s with Counsel if necessary
Advising customers as to litigation/cost risks where appropriate
Advising customers about the risks associated with fundamental dishonesty and ensuring that all evidence is closely reviewed and cross referenced for consistency

What we offer

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid working model
2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
Pension scheme
Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support

Fulltime

Deputy Counsel

Eastern Kentucky University

Location:
United States , Richmond

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

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