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The Uber Legal Team is currently searching for a Complex Insurance Litigation & Strategy, Sr. Counsel, with expertise in taking cases to trial, general liability litigation, advising business partners, and experience managing high volume litigation. The Complex Insurance Litigation & Strategy team oversees and manages litigation and claims arising out of Uber's insurance policies. In doing so, the team works hand in hand with our insurance partners and outside counsel to drive solutions and innovate. This innovative team also works across Uber's business teams, from operations to safety, to evaluate and manage risk.
Job Responsibility:
Attend and manage complex trials
travel required
Manage a portfolio of general liability claims and litigation nationally
Analyze claims/cases to effectively participate in decisions related to resolution strategy and innovating legal precedent
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
Requirements:
A minimum of 8 years of insurance company or law firm experience with specific experience handling high-severity matters
J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
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
Proven 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 interpersonal skills and highly collaborative with both business leaders and legal groups, with a proven ability to build relationships, gain credibility and trust, and partner across functions to build consensus
Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable guidance for non-legal audiences
Curiosity, along with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of a matter, and articulate plans to address them
Passionate about your work and a desire to have a big impact
Embody the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability
Enthusiastic about Uber!
What we offer:
Eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program
May be offered an equity award & other types of comp
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan