Deputy General Counsel for Litigation Job at Robert Half (New York)

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

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

New

Counsel - Litigation

The Counsel – Litigation executes litigation strategy for Baxter’s businesses, r...

Location

United States , Deerfield

Salary:

192000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD or international equivalent from a nationally or internationally recognized institution
Minimum of five years of demonstrated professional experience, including some experience in a corporate environment with a high level of complexity
Experience in addressing multinational legal issues
Significant experience defending federal and state litigation, including False Claims Act, securities, antitrust, and environmental cases, products liability and commercial disputes, and responding to state and federal enforcement actions
Significant experience counseling business clients with respect to litigation risk across full spectrum of state and federal law
Ability to function in a high-paced legal environment and to proactively develop strategies to ensure efficient and effective counsel
Ability to develop and improve e-Discovery policies and procedures in face of changing technological landscape
Experience working with the senior management team to limit legal and compliance risks
Experience with law firm and vendor budgets, including alternative fee arrangement structures
Ability to effectively develop key partnership with clients and other individuals

Job Responsibility

Executes litigation strategy for Baxter’s businesses, regions and functions
Implements the company’s legal strategies, spearheads pre-dispute and litigation efforts
Advises and counsels the company’s senior management on legal and related matters pertinent to various business units and corporate functions
Assists in handling litigation matters and internal investigations as appropriate
Understands the strategic and tactical objectives of Baxter’s businesses and/or functions, and the associated legal and litigation implications
Collaborates on pre-dispute and litigation strategy
Participates in articulation of the Litigation team’s goals and supports strategies for operational management of the Legal Department
Participates as a strategic partner for Business and Commercial teams to limit litigation risk
finds opportunities and suggests/implements solutions for better practices regarding structure, systems and delivery of services
Establishes positive relationships with Internal and external constituents

What we offer

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave

Fulltime

New

Counsel - Litigation

The Counsel – Litigation executes litigation strategy for Baxter’s businesses, r...

Location

United States , Deerfield

Salary:

192000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD or international equivalent from a nationally or internationally recognized institution
Minimum of five years of demonstrated professional experience, including some experience in a corporate environment with a high level of complexity
Experience in addressing multinational legal issues
Significant experience defending federal and state litigation, including False Claims Act, securities, antitrust, and environmental cases, products liability and commercial disputes, and responding to state and federal enforcement actions
Significant experience counseling business clients with respect to litigation risk across full spectrum of state and federal law
Ability to function in a high-paced legal environment and to proactively develop strategies to ensure efficient and effective counsel
Ability to develop and improve e-Discovery policies and procedures in face of changing technological landscape
Experience with law firm and vendor budgets, including alternative fee arrangement structures
Ability to effectively develop key partnership with clients and other individuals
Ability to train other professionals, including on attorney-client privilege, e-Discovery, and other related legal topics

Job Responsibility

Executes litigation strategy for Baxter’s businesses, regions and functions
Implements the company’s legal strategies, spearheads pre-dispute and litigation efforts
Advises and counsels the company’s senior management on legal and related matters pertinent to various business units and corporate functions
Assists in handling litigation matters and internal investigations as appropriate
Understands the strategic and tactical objectives of Baxter’s businesses and/or functions, and the associated legal and litigation implications
Collaborates on pre-dispute and litigation strategy
Participates in articulation of the Litigation team’s goals and supports strategies for operational management of the Legal Department
Participates as a strategic partner for Business and Commercial teams to limit litigation risk
finds opportunities and suggests/implements solutions for better practices regarding structure, systems and delivery of services
Establishes positive relationships with Internal and external constituents

What we offer

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave
Commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fulltime

New

Counsel - Litigation

The Counsel – Litigation executes litigation strategy for Baxter’s businesses, r...

Location

United States , Deerfield

Salary:

192000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Baxter

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD or international equivalent from a nationally or internationally recognized institution
Minimum of five years of demonstrated professional experience, including some experience in a corporate environment with a high level of complexity
Experience in addressing multinational legal issues
Significant experience defending federal and state litigation, including False Claims Act, securities, antitrust, and environmental cases, products liability and commercial disputes, and responding to state and federal enforcement actions
Significant experience counseling business clients with respect to litigation risk across full spectrum of state and federal law
Ability to function in a high-paced legal environment and to proactively develop strategies to ensure efficient and effective counsel
Ability to develop and improve e-Discovery policies and procedures in face of changing technological landscape
Experience working with the senior management team to limit legal and compliance risks
Experience with law firm and vendor budgets, including alternative fee arrangement structures
Ability to effectively develop key partnership with clients and other individuals

Job Responsibility

Executes litigation strategy for Baxter’s businesses, regions and functions
Implements the company’s legal strategies, spearheads pre-dispute and litigation efforts
Advises and counsels the company’s senior management on legal and related matters pertinent to various business units and corporate functions
Assists in handling litigation matters and internal investigations as appropriate
Understands the strategic and tactical objectives of Baxter’s businesses and/or functions, and the associated legal and litigation implications
Collaborates on pre-dispute and litigation strategy
Participates in articulation of the Litigation team’s goals and supports strategies for operational management of the Legal Department
Participates as a strategic partner for Business and Commercial teams to limit litigation risk
finds opportunities and suggests/implements solutions for better practices regarding structure, systems and delivery of services
Establishes positive relationships with Internal and external constituents

What we offer

Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
Family and medical leaves of absence
Paid parental leave

Fulltime

New

Senior Director / Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

The Senior Director / Vice President, Deputy General Counsel is a senior legal a...

Location

United States , Chicago

Salary:

177000.00 - 298000.00 USD / Year

Buckeye Valley Family YMCA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor or equivalent legal training
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 12 years of experience required
Strong background in employment law, contracts, and nonprofit or regulated environments
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on high-risk, sensitive matters
Executive presence and comfort advising senior leadership

Job Responsibility

Manage Y-USA’s litigation docket, including employment, tort, contract, and other civil matters
Serve as the primary internal lead on litigation strategy, posture, motion practice, discovery coordination, and resolution
Apply disciplined judgment regarding jurisdictional challenges, early dismissal strategies, settlement posture, and escalation thresholds
Coordinate insurance alignment, notice obligations, and claims strategy in partnership with Finance and Risk
Prepare concise, executive-ready briefings on litigation exposure, trends, and outcomes
Conduct portfolio-level analysis of litigation trends to identify systemic risk drivers
Serve as a front-line legal risk assessor, providing early triage of emerging disputes, workforce issues, and operational risks
Provide legal guidance to executive leadership and business teams on operational, employment, governance, and risk-related matters
Advise on sensitive personnel issues, internal disputes, and escalated workplace matters
Stay abreast of nonprofit legal developments affecting governance, tax-exempt status, employment, fiduciary duties, and regulatory exposure

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
defined benefit plan (retirement savings)
defined contribution plan (403(b) plan
life and disability insurances
technology stipend
generous paid time off

Fulltime