Alight Solutions
Senior Counsel, Litigation - Virtual
Alight Solutions, Chicago, Illinois, United States,
Our storyAt Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."Our Values:Champion People
- be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.Grow with purpose
- Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.Be Alight
- act with integrity, be real and empower others.Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.Position Summary:Alight Solutions seeks a high-performing litigation attorney to join our collaborative and energetic Legal & Corporate Affairs (LCA) organization. This role will support a rapidly transforming and dynamic business and serves as legal advisor on litigation and disputes issues to finance and business leaders and others in the LCA Department.Responsibilities:Representing the Company in disputes litigated and pre-litigation.Advising internal clients on assessment of business disputes, including defense, settlement, and trial.Managing outside counsel relationships and budgets for assigned matters.Collaborating with colleagues to provide strategic guidance and mitigate risk.Contributing to the development of internal policies, guidelines, and toolkits.Supporting strategic projects, including mergers & acquisitions.Requirements:Possess a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and bar admission.Hold a valid license in at least one state and showcase several years of valuable litigation experience.3-5 years of litigation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal position.Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and legal research services.Have familiarity with e-discovery technology, protocols, and legal ethics rules.Demonstrate a focused client-service approach and discretion in handling confidential information.Desire familiarity with employee benefits, employment law, and in-house corporate law department experience.Flexible Working:So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.Benefits:We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.Diversity Policy Statement:Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.Authorization to work in the Employing Country:Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.Salary Pay Range:Minimum: 112,700 USDMaximum: 178,900 USDPay Transparency Statement:
Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:
https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits
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- be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.Grow with purpose
- Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.Be Alight
- act with integrity, be real and empower others.Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.Position Summary:Alight Solutions seeks a high-performing litigation attorney to join our collaborative and energetic Legal & Corporate Affairs (LCA) organization. This role will support a rapidly transforming and dynamic business and serves as legal advisor on litigation and disputes issues to finance and business leaders and others in the LCA Department.Responsibilities:Representing the Company in disputes litigated and pre-litigation.Advising internal clients on assessment of business disputes, including defense, settlement, and trial.Managing outside counsel relationships and budgets for assigned matters.Collaborating with colleagues to provide strategic guidance and mitigate risk.Contributing to the development of internal policies, guidelines, and toolkits.Supporting strategic projects, including mergers & acquisitions.Requirements:Possess a J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and bar admission.Hold a valid license in at least one state and showcase several years of valuable litigation experience.3-5 years of litigation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal position.Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and legal research services.Have familiarity with e-discovery technology, protocols, and legal ethics rules.Demonstrate a focused client-service approach and discretion in handling confidential information.Desire familiarity with employee benefits, employment law, and in-house corporate law department experience.Flexible Working:So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.Benefits:We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.Diversity Policy Statement:Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.Authorization to work in the Employing Country:Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.Salary Pay Range:Minimum: 112,700 USDMaximum: 178,900 USDPay Transparency Statement:
Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:
https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits
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