Director, Attorney - Litigation Team Leadership

USAA
San Antonio
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 164,780 - 314,960 annuallyFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Critical thinking","Strategic thinking","Executive communication"]

Lead and manage a team of Litigation Managers (paralegals) providing moderately to highly complex legal counsel for internal clients. Oversee workflow management, team performance, and legal strategy for litigated matters, including complex legal research and written positions. Serve as a legal point of contact partnering with Compliance and business stakeholders to identify, measure, monitor, and control litigation and compliance risk, and advise senior executive management on key issues.

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Director, Attorney - Litigation Team Leadership

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Job Summary

Lead and manage a team of Litigation Managers (paralegals) providing moderately to highly complex legal counsel for internal clients. Oversee workflow management, team performance, and legal strategy for litigated matters, including complex legal research and written positions. Serve as a legal point of contact partnering with Compliance and business stakeholders to identify, measure, monitor, and control litigation and compliance risk, and advise senior executive management on key issues.
Location: San Antonio
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage a team of Litigation Managers (paralegals) providing legal counsel and services to internal clients.
  • •Oversee regulatory, compliance, and litigation risk through broad/expert legal counsel and highly complex legal research.
  • •Develop and oversee execution of strategy/business plans for the area of responsibility.
  • •Provide high-level written legal positions for highly complex and unique issues requiring independent legal thought and strategy.
  • •Advise senior executive management and lead cross-functional initiatives while partnering with Compliance and business teams to mitigate legal and compliance risk.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 164,780 - 314,960 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPensionLife InsuranceParental LeavePaid LeaveAdoption AssistanceVolunteer Hours

Key Requirements

  • •Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.
  • •Admitted to the practice of law in one state or a territory of the USA; active member in good standing of the bar in at least one state or territory.
  • •8+ years of experience practicing law within the legal area of expertise.
  • •3+ years of direct team lead or management experience.
  • •Advanced understanding of the function/discipline and business acumen to apply legal knowledge to work products.
Experience:8+ years
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCritical thinkingStrategic thinkingExecutive communication
Licenses:Admitted to the practice of lawActive bar membership

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

USAA
Provides insurance, banking, investment, and financial services to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families. Best known for auto, home, life insurance, and member-focused digital banking products.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: San Antonio, United States
Founded: 1922
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