The Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Litigation position protects the organization's rights, obligations and privileges and its legal interests by providing expert legal advice on litigation and regulatory enforcement matters. This job manages a number of litigation and regulatory enforcement matters across the enterprise; provides legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of expertise (e.g., corporate law, business litigation, ERISA, securities litigation, antitrust, etc.); and recommends key legal and/or business strategies to management.

　　Key Responsibilities and Duties

　　Represents/advocates for the organization in complex litigation, arbitration, mediation, investigations, and regulatory enforcement matters

　　Performs and manages all litigation activities on assigned matters through trial and appellate stages, including among other things research, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, conferences, trials, mediations and arbitrations;

　　Coordinates outside counsel on matters pertaining to litigation; demonstrated ability to discuss and manage outside counsel fee negotiations on a team / relationship basis.

　　Leads project teams for Law and Policy or business unit area initiatives.

　　Develops and refines internal procedures for delivering legal services and managing litigation-related processes

　　Presents to senior and executive levels of management.

　　Develops and implements cost effective legal strategies on complex claims and lawsuits.

　　Provides legal advice, guidance, and counsel to business partners on escalated disputes in advance of litigation.

　　Identifies, evaluates, and addresses issues of litigation or regulatory risk.

　　Researches, analyzes, and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations.

　　Advises management on recent changes in laws and regulations and litigation developments that affect the organization.

　　Educational Requirements

　　University (Degree) PreferredWork Experience

　　5+ Years Required; 7+ Years PreferredPhysical Requirements

　　Physical Requirements: Sedentary WorkCareer Level

　　9PL

　　Qualifications:

　　Required Qualifications:

　　5 years of legal experience as a litigation attorney at a national law firm and/or in-house legal department required.Preferred Qualifications:

　　JD from an ABA-accredited law school and member in good standing of a state bar.

　　10 + years of legal experience as a litigation attorney at a national law firm and/or in-house legal department required.

　　10+ years of demonstrated ability to manage litigations and investigations with limited supervision and act as lead counsel on sophisticated, complex matters.

　　Experience in one or more of the following areas: securities litigation, enforcement matters, investigations, ERISA, antitrust, broker-dealer, and/or insurance law a plus.

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.

　　Advanced problem solving and prioritization skills.

　　Related Skills

　　Accountability, Adaptability, Communication, Digital Savviness, Influence, Legal Collaboration / Consensus Building, Legal Counsel Expertise / Advisory, Legal Negotiation / Contract Management, Legal Risk Management, Legal Writing, Problem Solving, Relationship Management

　　Anticipated Posting End Date:

　　2024-03-31

　　Base Pay Range: $195,000/yr. - $268,800/yr.

　　Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

　　Company Overview

　　TIAA is the leading provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and government fields. We offer a wide range of financial solutions, including investing, banking, advice and education, and retirement services.

　　Benefits and Total Rewards

　　The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary (https://www.tiaa.org/public/pdf/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf) .

　　Equal Opportunity

　　We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

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　　Phone: (800) 842-2755

　　Email: [email protected]

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　　TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not-for-profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well-being.

　　Privacy Notices

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　　Nondiscrimination & Equal Opportunity Employment

　　TIAA is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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