Corporate and Warranty Claims Litigation Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a growing global specialty insurance organization seeking a Warranty 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 & Responsibilities

• Oversee 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.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and admitted to a U.S. Bar.
• 7+ years of experience (in-house + at a firm) handling litigation and dispute resolution, with a focus on insurance, warranty, and consumer claims.
• Strong background in complex commercial litigation, warranty litigation, corporate disputes and regulatory enforcement matters.
• Experience with warranty/service contract law and consumer protection statutes, and knowledge of coverage principles and claims-handling standards.
• Demonstrated track record of partnering with internal stakeholders to resolve disputes prior to litigation.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel, litigation budgets, and multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present clear, business-oriented summaries of complex legal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced business environment.
• Prior experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industry preferred.

Preferred Background

• A combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred.
• Strong insurance defense and coverage experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation and effectively direct outside counsel.
• Ability to assess legal and business risk and conduct cost-benefit analyses.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.