Remote Litigation Counsel

Summary

Join our team as Litigation Counsel to oversee all of WBL's litigation matters and administrative proceedings in a fast-paced, high expectation environment. As a remote Contract/Consultant position, you will craft and review legal strategy, provide advice and guidance, and manage legal expenses and litigation costs.

Requirements

• Law degree; from a nationally accredited U.S. law school preferred
• 15+ years’ work experience in litigation/inquiries/investigations, preferably in financial services/real estate throughout the U.S
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience
• Excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational, communication both written and verbal) and technology skills
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, supervise, manage and develop attorneys and staff
• Strong legal research, document drafting and writing skills
• Superior analytical skills
• Excellent business judgment, as well as practical and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously, while establishing and maintaining effective work relationships both internally and externally
• Detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office and Adobe applications

Responsibilities

• Craft and review legal strategy in response to any litigation/inquiries/investigations
• Provide advice, guidance, and support in connection with litigation/inquiries/investigations
• Recruit, train, supervise, manage and develop in-house attorneys and staff
• Select, communicate with and manage outside counsel
• Manage legal expenses and litigation costs
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures in connection with the prosecution, defense and management of litigation/inquiries/investigations, including reports to executive management, the Board of Managers and business partners
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Benefits

11 US Paid Holidays per year