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Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Head of Litigation

2 months ago


Newport Beach, California, United States Pacific Life Insurance Company Full time
Job Title: Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Head of Litigation

Pacific Life Insurance Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Head of Litigation to join our Office of General Counsel in Newport Beach, CA.

About the Role:

This is a newly created role that sits on a team of 8 people in the Office of General Counsel division. As Head of Litigation, you will oversee and manage litigation, arbitration, and mediation activity across Pacific Life, with a particular focus on:

  • Effectively managing the enterprise's litigation portfolio
  • Managing internal litigation processes from pre-trial through appellate phases
  • Selecting and managing outside counsel
  • Building and maintaining effective industry relationships
  • Managing litigation budgets

You will be expected to develop and manage outside counsel guidelines, manage litigation budgets, and build and maintain effective industry relationships. You will also be responsible for proactive engagement with, and advice and counsel to, business and enterprise leaders with respect to complex legal and business matters and the associated litigation risks.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage outside counsel guidelines and manage litigation budgets
  • Build and maintain effective industry relationships
  • Proactive engagement with, and advice and counsel to, business and enterprise leaders with respect to complex legal and business matters and the associated litigation risks
  • Support the development and execution of effective claims and policy administration capabilities
  • Develop root cause analyses of complaints and complex legal issues, and modify processes and procedures to mitigate legal risks
Requirements:
  • Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience managing litigation portfolio for a life insurance and annuity carrier (or comparable financial services experience)
  • Bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees
  • Unquestioned integrity, as well as strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills
  • Member in good standing of the California State Bar (or other U.S. jurisdiction)
What We Offer:
  • Prioritization of your health and well-being, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account
  • Generous paid time off options, including Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
  • Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.