Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Head of Litigation

4 weeks ago


Newport Beach, California, United States Pacific Life Insurance Company Full time
Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Head of Litigation to join our Office of General Counsel in Newport Beach, CA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing litigation, arbitration, and mediation activity across Pacific Life, with a focus on effectively managing the enterprise's litigation portfolio, internal litigation processes, and external counsel relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage outside counsel guidelines and litigation budgets
• Build and maintain effective industry relationships
• Proactively engage with and advise business and enterprise leaders on complex legal and business matters, including sensitive product, claims, policy administration, intellectual property, and contract dispute issues
• 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
• Manage and mentor internal teams supporting litigation management functions

Requirements:

• Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with significant in-house experience managing litigation portfolios for a life insurance and annuity carrier (or comparable financial services experience)
• Bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees
• Unquestioned integrity, strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills
• Member in good standing of the California State Bar (or other U.S. jurisdiction)

What We Offer:

• Competitive base pay range: $285,000 - $350,000
• Additional incentive pay opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing reimbursement account
• Generous paid time off options, including paid parental leave and adoption assistance program
• Competitive 401(k) savings plan with company match and additional contribution

Why Pacific Life?

We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at https://www.pacificlife.com/diversity-equity-inclusion.

How to Apply:

Apply now to join our team and take the next step in your career. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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