Corporate and Warranty Claims Litigation Counsel

Our client is a growingglobal specialty insurance organization seeking aWarranty Litigation Counsel.This is a high-visibility role with significant exposure to senior leadership and the C-Suite, including the CEO and CFO.The attorney will oversee corporate and warranty-related litigation and disputes, including commercial, contractual, regulatory, consumer, and warranty matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance defense and insurance coverage, with the ability to independently manage litigation, assess risk, and develop litigation strategy. This person should be comfortable directing outside counsel on case strategy and making thoughtful analyses regarding whether matters should be handled internally or referred to external counsel.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesOversee all corporate litigation, including commercial, contractual and regulatory enforcement matters.Lead and manage all warranty and service contract related litigation, including consumer claims, coverage disputes, subrogation and dealer/vendor disputes.Develop and implement aggressive litigation strategies that align with the company's business objectives and actively manage risk exposure.Lead, direct and oversee outside counsel, ensuring effective case strategy, cost management and high-performance advocacy.Assess claims and potential exposure, and pursue favorable resolutions through negotiation, settlement or litigation as appropriate.Manage and prepare responses to demand letters, subpoenas and discovery requests.Coordinate internal fact investigations and witness preparation.Provide input on contract drafting and claims-handling procedures from a litigation-risk perspective.Assist with regulatory inquiries and investigations.Track litigation metrics, analyze trends and regularly report litigation status, risk exposure and legal spend to senior management.