Head of Litigation and Employment Law (Charlotte, NC or New York, NY (Hybrid) or Fully Remote)
Full Time
Charlotte, NC 28277
Posted
Job description
Req Id: 4434
Job location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28277
Title: Head of Litigation and Employment Law
Where you'll work:
Our hybrid workplace model offers the freedom to work fully remote or occasionally in one of our offices. This is a remote position with a hybrid option for candidates based in Charlotte, NC or New York, NY.
How you'll contribute:
As Head of Litigation and Employment Law, you will report to the General Counsel and (1) oversee the litigation, customer relations, and employment law functions; (2) provide strategic input on the direction/function of the legal and compliance organization, and (3) exercise influence and leadership with business partners and colleagues, at all levels, including the executive level, to help achieve results.
The candidate must be able to provide excellent legal advice and representation, have the ability to think strategically, have the experience and communication skills necessary to counsel business partners at the highest levels of the company, have demonstrated a high degree of discretion and judgment, have the intellectual curiosity to keep abreast of the changing legal climate on issues relevant to a national provider of income and protection products and services, and have a strong commitment to personal growth, demonstrating leadership and developing talent.
In this role, you'll get to:
We're looking for people who have:
Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don't check all the boxes of a job description. If you don't check every box listed, that's okay. We would love to hear from you.
What you'll receive:
The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We'd love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.
Why join us?
Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S., * and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they've earned and ensure it lasts.
We empower employees to collaborate and create space for people to bring their passion to work and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.
We're proud to be a FORTUNE® 500 company** and recognized as one of Charlotte's Healthiest Employers by the Charlotte Business Journal. We're also honored to be named to Newsweek's inaugural list of America's Most Trusted Companies.
Job location: Charlotte, NC, US, 28277
Title: Head of Litigation and Employment Law
Where you'll work:
Our hybrid workplace model offers the freedom to work fully remote or occasionally in one of our offices. This is a remote position with a hybrid option for candidates based in Charlotte, NC or New York, NY.
How you'll contribute:
As Head of Litigation and Employment Law, you will report to the General Counsel and (1) oversee the litigation, customer relations, and employment law functions; (2) provide strategic input on the direction/function of the legal and compliance organization, and (3) exercise influence and leadership with business partners and colleagues, at all levels, including the executive level, to help achieve results.
The candidate must be able to provide excellent legal advice and representation, have the ability to think strategically, have the experience and communication skills necessary to counsel business partners at the highest levels of the company, have demonstrated a high degree of discretion and judgment, have the intellectual curiosity to keep abreast of the changing legal climate on issues relevant to a national provider of income and protection products and services, and have a strong commitment to personal growth, demonstrating leadership and developing talent.
In this role, you'll get to:
- Manage a broad range of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including disclosure and reserving issues, meeting e-discovery obligations (including managing legal holds and document collections), managing outside counsel, budgeting, and reviewing outside counsel invoices
- Oversee the customer relations function, which reviews and responds to customer complaints and regulatory inquiries
- Advise internal clients at all levels with respect to employment matters
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and business practices and providing input on company and legal strategy
We're looking for people who have:
- J.D. degree from accredited law school
- Excellent academic credentials
- 15 years of litigation experience with life insurance and annuity products, preferably with experience at a public company
- Experience and knowledge of employment law desirable, but not required
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Superior oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrated talent for, and commitment to, leadership and developing talent
- Demonstrated record of attention to detail, sense of urgency, ability to handle substantial workload effectively (i.e., establish priorities, adhere to deadlines)
- Willingness to partner with colleagues and business partners to contribute to success of the company
- Ability to thrive as a team member in a high-performance culture
Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don't check all the boxes of a job description. If you don't check every box listed, that's okay. We would love to hear from you.
What you'll receive:
- Compensation - Base salary ranging from $220,000 to $240,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results
- Flexible Work Environment - Work fully remote or occasionally in the office to better thrive in all areas of life
- Paid Time Off - Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time
- Financial Health - Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services
- Health and Wellness - Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family
- Family Support - Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and reimbursement up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey
- Life and Disability Support - Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance
The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We'd love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.
Why join us?
Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S., * and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they've earned and ensure it lasts.
We empower employees to collaborate and create space for people to bring their passion to work and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.
We're proud to be a FORTUNE® 500 company** and recognized as one of Charlotte's Healthiest Employers by the Charlotte Business Journal. We're also honored to be named to Newsweek's inaugural list of America's Most Trusted Companies.
- Ranked by 2020 admitted assets. Best's Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. A.M. Best, 2022.
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