4273 - Associate General Counsel, Claims & Employment

The Associate General Counsel - Claims & Employment is responsible for managing claims against the firm, third-party subpoenas and other forms of legal service, and employment-related matters. A Hybrid work arrangement is available for this position.

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Location: Boston, MA

• Manage disputes in which the firm is or may become a party, including litigation, administrative proceedings (e.g., bar complaints) and investigations.
• Assess risks and financial impacts of claims; advise the General Counsel and senior leadership on strategy and solutions.
• Manage outside counsel.
• Direct the collection of firm records and the participation of firm personnel in interviews and/or depositions.
• Assist in insurance claims reporting and administration, including the annual renewal of the firm's professional liability insurance program.
• Respond to third party subpoenas addressed to the firm.
• Manage employment-related claims; advise Human Resources leaders on employment law, compensation, and benefits matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential job responsibility listed above, satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Nixon Peabody retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the skills and abilities required.

• Juris Doctor Degree Required.
• 10-15 years of relevant legal experience, in a combination of law firm and in-house settings.
• Deep experience in litigation, including responsibility for independently managing complex disputes from commencement to resolution. In-house litigation management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of legal malpractice law.
• Strong understanding of employment law, New York and California law experience preferred.
• Experience managing outside counsel.
• Must be an active member in good standing in a state bar.
• Exceptional analytical, independent decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to evaluate claims, assess likelihood of adverse results, quantify potential exposures, and develop strategies for defending or disposing or claims.
• Complex project management skills and a proven ability to deliver high quality work.
• Excellent legal drafting skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior attorneys and management on litigation-related matters, including risk assessments and strategy.
• Ability to provide strategic legal advice aligned with business objectives.
• Effective direction and management of outside counsel.
• Collaborative leadership style, soliciting ideas and opinions from others in making decisions/plans or problem-solving.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer: Disability / Female / Gender Identity / Minority / Sexual Orientation / Veteran.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary range for this position, depending on location, is as follows:

• Boston, MA: $185,094 to $274,816

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody's good faith estimate of the annual salary(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

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