Balfour Beatty Investments · 1 day ago
Vice President, Senior Litigation Counsel
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$200K/yr - $225K/yr
4+ years expBalfour Beatty Investments is a global infrastructure investor operating in the UK, US, and Canada. The Vice President - Senior Litigation Counsel will oversee and manage a diverse litigation portfolio across more than 25 states, handling complex litigation matters and providing strategic guidance to internal business leaders.
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Responsibilities
Manage the company’s litigation docket, including high-stakes, high-exposure litigation as well as matters with lower monetary exposure but strategic importance
Provide legal oversight on landlord-tenant and residential lease claims, commercial disputes, tort claims, premises liability, automobile accidents, and breach of contract actions
Assist with the company’s employment related disputes and litigation, including the defense of claims involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, and retaliation
Partner with internal teams to develop litigation strategy, assess risk, and evaluate resolution opportunities, including settlement and ADR
Lead case strategy discussions with business leaders and executive stakeholders
Serve as a strategic resource to cross-functional teams involved in dispute resolution
Review and revise key litigation documents, including pleadings, motion papers, and settlement agreements
Ensure adherence to litigation plans, internal reporting requirements, and case budgets
Coordinate the collection of evidence and manage discovery processes in collaboration with stakeholders across the business
Regularly evaluate and refine litigation practices to promote efficiency, manage risk, and align with business objectives
Handle pre-litigation threat letters and regulatory complaints, including those from State Attorneys General’s Offices or state-level regulatory bodies
Direct outside counsel in accordance with the company’s defense counsel billing guidelines to ensure alignment with litigation strategy, budgets, and internal expectations
Regularly evaluate and refine litigation practices to promote efficiency, manage risk, and align with business objectives
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, required
Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
At least 4-6 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably at a midsize or large law firm
Demonstrated success in managing all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
Strong understanding of civil procedure, evidentiary standards, and case strategy across multiple jurisdictions
Business-minded approach to legal strategy, balancing risk and operational goals
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented with excellent project and time management capabilities
Highly collaborative and relationship-driven; able to work with stakeholders across departments and levels
Comfortable navigating complex legal issues independently and making strategic decisions
Proactive, agile, and highly organized in fast-paced environments
Preferred
A background in mass tort litigation and insurance coverage matters preferred
Benefits
Discretionary bonuses
Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment
Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Company paid life insurance
401K plan with employer matching
Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
2 Volunteer Days per year
Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.
And more!
Company
Balfour Beatty Investments
Balfour Beatty Investments is a global infrastructure investor operating in the UK and US.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Zachary Holdsworth
CFO
Amy Howland, ARM
Communications Business Partner
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