Litigation Attorney (In-House)

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join our in‑house legal team. This position is responsible for managing a diverse caseload of liability matters, including property damage, premises liability, subrogation, and other third‑party claims. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal business partners and manage matters, mitigate legal risk, promote compliance, manage litigation and support the Company’s goals. Legal Advice & Strategy Provide timely and practical legal advice regarding general liability matters. Evaluate legal exposure and provide risk assessments to internal stakeholders. Advise business partners on risk management practices and legal compliance. Litigation Management Manage general liability matters through all stages of pre‑litigation and litigation, from inception through resolution. Serve as the primary liaison with outside counsel, overseeing litigation strategy, budgets, and case outcomes. Participate in mediations, depositions, settlement conferences, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings as business needs require. Review incident reports and assist with internal investigations. Coordinate with Risk Management, Human Resources, Operations, and other departments to gather and preserve relevant information. Analyze claims trends and recommend strategies to reduce future risk. Contract Review & Insurance Coordination Review indemnification, liability, and insurance provisions in commercial agreements. Coordinate with insurance carriers and brokers regarding coverage, reporting obligations, and claims administration. Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable insurance policy requirements. Training & Compliance Assist in developing and delivering training related to liability prevention and legal compliance. Monitor developments in applicable laws and regulations and advise internal stakeholders regarding potential business impacts. Qualifications Required: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. Substantial experience handling civil litigation matters, generally acquired through approximately five (5) or more years of legal practice, including meaningful experience in general liability litigation in either a law firm or in‑house legal department. Demonstrated knowledge of tort law, litigation practice and procedure, insurance, and risk management. Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple complex matters independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and business partners. Preferred Experience serving as in‑house counsel with a corporate legal department. Experience managing civil litigation involving general liability claims. Experience working with self‑insured programs or captive insurance structures. Familiarity with legal and regulatory issues affecting the construction industry. This position may require attendance at mediations, depositions, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings, as well as occasional travel consistent with business needs. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Other This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications and does not create a contract of employment. Duties and responsibilities may be modified to meet business needs. Management reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary. #J-18808-Ljbffr BELFOR Property Restoration