AmTrust Financial
AVP, Staff Counsel Oversight
AmTrust Financial, Latham, New York, United States, 12110
AVP, Staff Counsel Oversight
Job Locations:
US-United StatesRequisition ID:
2024-17032Category:
LegalPosition Type:
Regular Full-TimeOverview
As a direct report to the head of Litigation, the position provides oversight, leadership, direction, monitors results of AmTrust's local general liability staff counsel offices, and establishes long- and short-term business and litigation strategies in coordination with the Litigation Leadership team. The position will also oversee the development and implementation of the expansion of general liability staff counsel offices into new jurisdictions. This position will serve as a critical partner to AmTrust's claims leadership in upholding the company's mission, vision, and values.Responsibilities
Direct oversight and management responsibilities of staff counsel directors and managers.Provide insights and analysis on complex legal topics while objectively uncovering critical issues and providing key insights for the business unit; directs or champions the development of new or innovative solutions.Provide timely and appropriate advice, counsel, and leadership working as a liaison between claims or other executive management on active and ongoing litigation matters.Takes a practical approach to establishing and improving work and litigation initiatives; keeps involved in the day-to-day operations of the law offices unit as required to drive strategy.Focus on building relationships and shares learnings and insights with peers across the organization to capitalize on lessons learned and solutions.Fosters collaboration, partnership, and communication to achieve department, client, and company goals.Guides others in understanding and navigating internal networks and political relationships to drive success.Leads goal setting for the staff counsel offices in collaboration with peers and other business leaders, aligning with business and litigation strategy.Builds and leads high-performing teams by integrating a diversity of skills and personalities and creating a shared purpose and culture of trust and transparency.Provides for the effective selection, engagement, development, and balanced feedback, including corrective action when needed to team members to improve individual and organizational performance.Performs other litigation department-related duties as assigned.Qualifications
Qualifications Required:Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.State Bar licensed attorney.15+ years in the practice of law; 10 years' experience in leadership roles in group practice litigation litigating insurance-related cases or with an insurance company in a litigation leadership position.Experienced leader of attorneys.Demonstrates advanced understanding of litigation strategy and execution for multiple lines of insurance.Embraces changes; invites feedback related to performance and deals constructively with criticism.Proven track record of earning and keeping the trust of clients and colleagues.Persuades and influences within the company by presenting a strong case; explains things clearly, challenges ideas effectively, and argues in favor of own point of view.Entrepreneurial spirit and focus on customers as shown through the courage to pursue new and unprecedented opportunities.Ability to synthesize and draw conclusions from large amounts of data; translating the data into actions and results.Emotionally intelligent and self-aware.Qualifications Preferred:Multi-state Bar admittance.Experience with Legal Case Management systems.Experience working in private practice and staff counsel environments.This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, or disabilities.AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain, and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate, and how we see our future.
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Job Locations:
US-United StatesRequisition ID:
2024-17032Category:
LegalPosition Type:
Regular Full-TimeOverview
As a direct report to the head of Litigation, the position provides oversight, leadership, direction, monitors results of AmTrust's local general liability staff counsel offices, and establishes long- and short-term business and litigation strategies in coordination with the Litigation Leadership team. The position will also oversee the development and implementation of the expansion of general liability staff counsel offices into new jurisdictions. This position will serve as a critical partner to AmTrust's claims leadership in upholding the company's mission, vision, and values.Responsibilities
Direct oversight and management responsibilities of staff counsel directors and managers.Provide insights and analysis on complex legal topics while objectively uncovering critical issues and providing key insights for the business unit; directs or champions the development of new or innovative solutions.Provide timely and appropriate advice, counsel, and leadership working as a liaison between claims or other executive management on active and ongoing litigation matters.Takes a practical approach to establishing and improving work and litigation initiatives; keeps involved in the day-to-day operations of the law offices unit as required to drive strategy.Focus on building relationships and shares learnings and insights with peers across the organization to capitalize on lessons learned and solutions.Fosters collaboration, partnership, and communication to achieve department, client, and company goals.Guides others in understanding and navigating internal networks and political relationships to drive success.Leads goal setting for the staff counsel offices in collaboration with peers and other business leaders, aligning with business and litigation strategy.Builds and leads high-performing teams by integrating a diversity of skills and personalities and creating a shared purpose and culture of trust and transparency.Provides for the effective selection, engagement, development, and balanced feedback, including corrective action when needed to team members to improve individual and organizational performance.Performs other litigation department-related duties as assigned.Qualifications
Qualifications Required:Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.State Bar licensed attorney.15+ years in the practice of law; 10 years' experience in leadership roles in group practice litigation litigating insurance-related cases or with an insurance company in a litigation leadership position.Experienced leader of attorneys.Demonstrates advanced understanding of litigation strategy and execution for multiple lines of insurance.Embraces changes; invites feedback related to performance and deals constructively with criticism.Proven track record of earning and keeping the trust of clients and colleagues.Persuades and influences within the company by presenting a strong case; explains things clearly, challenges ideas effectively, and argues in favor of own point of view.Entrepreneurial spirit and focus on customers as shown through the courage to pursue new and unprecedented opportunities.Ability to synthesize and draw conclusions from large amounts of data; translating the data into actions and results.Emotionally intelligent and self-aware.Qualifications Preferred:Multi-state Bar admittance.Experience with Legal Case Management systems.Experience working in private practice and staff counsel environments.This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.What We Offer
AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion, or disabilities.AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain, and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate, and how we see our future.
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