Assistant General Counsel General Litigation

Overview

Step into a high energy leadership role at the center of a major in house litigation operation. The Assistant General Counsel General Litigation manages a dynamic tort docket while helping lead a team of trial ready attorneys handling 2,000+ premises liability, MVA and property damage cases across NYC and Westchester. You'll drive strategy on some of the following but not limited to; street construction claims, utility equipment incidents, trip and falls, MVAs, fires, and electrical malfunction matters. This role is built for a courtroom tested trial litigator with bold ideas, sharp management instincts, and a passion for developing legal talent. First-chair trial experience is required for this role to ensure candidates possess the courtroom judgment, advocacy skills, and strategic decision-making necessary to successfully manage complex litigation from inception through verdict.

Overview

Step into a high energy leadership role at the center of a major in house litigation operation. The Assistant General Counsel General Litigation manages a dynamic tort docket while helping lead a team of trial ready attorneys handling 2,000+ premises liability, MVA and property damage cases across NYC and Westchester. You'll drive strategy on some of the following but not limited to; street construction claims, utility equipment incidents, trip and falls, MVAs, fires, and electrical malfunction matters. This role is built for a courtroom tested trial litigator with bold ideas, sharp management instincts, and a passion for developing legal talent. First-chair trial experience is required for this role to ensure candidates possess the courtroom judgment, advocacy skills, and strategic decision-making necessary to successfully manage complex litigation from inception through verdict.

Competitive compensation includes bonus eligibility, stock awards, and full benefits.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Set a culture of excellencedriving high standards, innovation, accountability, and continuous performance improvement.


• Oversee quality and productivity through case reviews, Litigation Guide compliance, and data driven performance metrics.


• Execute key components of the departments Strategic Plan alongside the Associate General Counsel.


• Direct monthly litigation reviews to assess summary judgment opportunities, liability posture, reserves, expert readiness, and discovery needs.


• Ensure timely motion practice, sound authority recommendations, and real time awareness of the teams highest risk cases.


• Mentor, develop, and elevate attorneysoptimizing case distribution, identifying leadership opportunities, and strengthening trial readiness.


• Orchestrate smart, strategic case distribution to ensure the right work lands with the right attorney, maximizing team strength, efficiency, and impact.


• Champion process improvements, lead team presentations/CLEs, and serve as a trusted senior leader committed to integrity, results, and operational excellence.


• Gain meaningful exposure to executive leadership, including the CEO, General Counsel, and senior VPs, influencing high visibility litigation strategy and outcomes.


• Drive trial excellence by selecting top tier experts and witnesses, shaping case strategy, and elevating courtroom performance across the team.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School and a minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school and a minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience is required.


• Currently Admitted and in good standing to practice in NYS is required.


• Proven leader of attorneys driving performance through clear feedback, change leadership, accountability, and continuous skill development, required.


• Strategic thinker with sharp case analysis instincts, exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, and a creative, self starting approach to complex litigation challenges, required.


• Expert in litigation operations valuing cases, setting reserves, leveraging metrics and reporting, and championing technology to elevate efficiency and results, required.


• Influential cross functional collaborator with a track record of process innovation, bar leadership engagement, and seamless partnership across legal, business, and executive teams, required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required


• Other: License to practice law in New York Required

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.


• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.