director of litigation

Cooley LLP

<div><div>Cooley is seeking a Director of Marketing - Litigation to join the Marketing and Business Development team.</div><div></div><div>
Position summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Client Development, the Director of Marketing - Litigation will work closely with their assigned department and practice group chairs, firm attorneys and other marketing and business development team members to lead all client development and marketing activities for the Litigation department. The primary goals are to drive revenue, relationships and brand through new business opportunities and client expansion programs, including client targeting and cross-sell initiatives, thought leadership, events and sponsorships, digital interactions, pitches and proposals, and client development coaching and training. This leadership position oversees a large marketing team. Effective development and guidance of the marketing team is essential to success in this role. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:</div><div></div><div>
Position responsibilities:</div><div></div><div>
Strategic direction:</div><ul><li>
In conjunction with the Director of Client Development, department and practice group leaders and firm leadership, develop and execute marketing and client development plans for the Litigation department and assigned practice group(s) that result in measurable growth of business for the firm, with emphasis on retention and service expansion to existing clients, as well as cultivation of new clients for the firm</li><li>
Identify targets and support programs, events, sponsorships, content creation and distribution, etc., to drive revenue from identified targets while both enhancing the department&rsquo;s brand and the overall client experience.</li><li>
Identify trends in marketplace and respond with marketing strategy recommendations</li><li>
Guide department and practice-specific marketing strategies and tactics</li><li>
Work with other marketing and business development leaders to develop and execute strategy across the firm</li><li>
Serve as liaison between lawyers and other marketing functions</li><li>
Work closely with the Innovation and Technology teams to utilize emerging technologies to both create efficiency in team operations and to provide real-time insights to other marketers and the business</li><li>
Communicate strategies and tactics to ensure implementation and coordination across practices and geographies</li><li>
Coordinate effectively with business development team on in-market activities</li><li>
Advise on marketing orientation for new arrivals including lateral partners with a focus on client portability, retention and practice expansion</li></ul><div></div><div>
Management and operations</div><ul><li>
Set the tone for service, knowledge and operational excellence. Ensure adherence to standards of excellence across the Litigation marketing team</li><li>
Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to attorneys and staff through effective communication ensuring a well-informed and highly motivated team effort</li><li>
Work cooperatively with colleagues across functions and levels to advance goals and projects</li><li>
Serve as a role model for the use of CRM and other marketing technology tools in managing the sales pipeline and for practice group business development</li><li>
Create an annual budget and marketing plan, managing marketing functions to achieve goals within budgetary guidelines</li><li>
Encourage the development of strong working relationships across the firm</li></ul><div></div><div>
Client development:</div><ul><li>
Work with the partners to develop and maintain client relationships, identifying and prioritizing specific client opportunities and analyzing performance within the context of the firm&rsquo;s overall client development strategy</li><li>
Effectuate cross-selling between practice groups and among regions and offices</li><li>
Leverage sales pipeline information. Establish accurate reporting and forecasting systems for the tracking of business development</li><li>
Develop selling methods/strategies that lead to measurable, competitive advantages for the firm</li><li>
Effectively articulate the value proposition of firm&rsquo;s services to specifically targeted clients</li></ul><div></div><div>
Programs and visibility initiatives:</div><ul><li>
Work with marketing business development and litigation team to execute events, programs and pitches and RFP responses</li><li>
Manage litigation sponsorships and activities tied to local and global industry and business organizations</li><li>
Working with the business development and communications teams, identify and support content creation, networking, speaking and media opportunities for attorneys that support practice group business plans</li></ul><div></div><div>
Supervisory:</div><ul><li>
Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports; ensure strong leadership for junior support team members via coaching and mentoring of direct reports</li><li>
Provide day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. Manage staffing coverage, review and process time logs/time off requests</li><li>
Support business professional development and continued educational opportunities</li><li>
In collaboration with immediate supervisor and CN HR, participate in hiring, performance appraisals, counseling, termination and other employee lifecycle events</li><li>
All other duties as assigned or required</li></ul><div></div><div>
Skills and experience:</div><div>
Required:</div><ul><li>
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications</li><li>
Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required</li><li>
Ability to travel, as required</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
10+ direct of sales and/or marketing experience at a management level, preferably in a professional services organization, with proven ability to manage, coach and motivate</li></ul><ul><li>
5+ years of management experience in relevant roles and with proven track record of effective leadership</li><li>
Proficient in the use of CRM and other marketing technologies</li></ul><div>
Preferred:</div><ul><li>
MBA or advanced degree in a related field and significant prior experience in marketing or sales</li><li>
Experience in a professional services environment</li><li>
Experience managing a large team of reports</li><li>
Experience develop a strategy and managing a team across the US and international locations</li><li>
Experience in both performance and brand marketing</li></ul><div></div><div>
Competencies:</div><ul><li>
Entrepreneurial by nature</li><li>
Proven leadership capabilities, including decisiveness, effective prioritization skills and a results-driven orientation with appropriate sensitivity and concern for people</li><li>
Proactive, have high energy, and be creative, quick thinking, and comfortable with risk</li><li>
Robust advanced B2B marketing strategy experience</li><li>
Strong operational orientation and ability to drive complex, multi-stakeholder projects</li><li>
Excellent analytical skills</li><li>
Ability to design, carry and achieve marketing goals</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to facilitate and solve problems</li><li>
Strong communication, both verbal and written, and presentation skills</li><li>
Ability to work closely with practice group leadership and to achieve consensus and direction quickly</li><li>
Detail-oriented with advanced organization skills</li></ul><div></div><div>
Cooley offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package and is committed to fair and equitable employment practices. EOE.</div><div></div><div>
The expected annual pay range for this position with a full-time schedule is $275,000 - $345,000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.</div><div></div><div>
We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&amp;D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&amp;D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 25 days of Paid Time Off (&ldquo;PTO&rdquo;) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.</div></div>

Director of Marketing - Litigation

Netflix

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 Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
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 Netflix seeks an experienced U.S.-based attorney to join its powerhouse internal general litigation team as Principal Counsel, Litigation. This is an exciting and challenging role in a fast-paced environment with primary responsibility for handling litigation matters and providing pre-litigation counseling on a wide variety of topics. The general litigation team&rsquo;s work includes advising on all litigation facing the company except for patent and employment litigation &ndash; contracts, copyright, trademark, defamation, right of publicity, real estate, bankruptcy, subpoenas, personal injury and more. The role is primarily focused on United States-based litigation, but issues often cross borders, so an appreciation for thinking globally and working well with partners from all over the world will be key.
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 This role involves close and ongoing collaboration with legal and business executives across the company, including series and film production, licensing, consumer products and merchandising, live events, corporate, real estate, games, advertising and product. Strong risk tolerance, excellent judgment, clear and concise communication, an experienced perspective on litigation and litigation risk, and an ability to understand and manage multiple internal resources dealing with cutting-edge legal issues are critical in this role. This role is headquartered in Los Angeles and reports to the Senior Director on the general litigation team.
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 The successful candidate will have eight (8) to twelve (12) years of meaningful content litigation experience (either as outside counsel or a combination of outside counsel and in-house experience). Direct handling of entertainment litigation matters, extensive experience writing and editing briefs, hands-on witness prep, a knowledge of and love for litigation generally, and a desire to join a team where we are doing the best work of our lives, are necessary for this position. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where you are valued for using excellent judgment to make decisions amidst ambiguity, and where passion, innovation and curiosity are mandates. This is a cross-functional role, so strong collaboration, the ability to listen, and a desire to make everyone around you better are necessary.
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   Strong business acumen.
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   Clear, concise communication skills.
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   Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment.
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   Strong analytical capabilities and judgment.
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   Ability to work effectively and collaboratively, think practically and be solution-oriented.
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   Willingness to tackle matters outside your area of expertise.
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   Wicked sense of humor.
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   J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
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 Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $180,000 - $690,000.
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 Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.
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 Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
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 Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
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 We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
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Principal Counsel, Litigation

FTI Consulting, Inc.

<div><div><div><p><b>About the Role</b></p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.</p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
 <b>What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p></div><div><ul><li><div>
Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel at the Team Lead level.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Manages activities of two or more teams or departments.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, division and and/or customers.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Responsible for managing organizational and/or contractual project budgets.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Manages projects in a complex environment, ensures retention of key clients and uses in-depth industry knowledge and experience to identify/deliver innovative solutions for the client.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Develops specific marketing plans and activities.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Leads major proposals.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Develops relationships and identifies opportunities that lead to significant sales or referrals.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Acts as role model for mentoring, coaching, and learning.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Actively facilitates development in client or project setting, as well as through formal learning experiences.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Actively contributes to successful recruitment of candidates and retention of existing team members.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Works with various practice leaders to facilitate cross-functional teams to address complex client needs or opportunities.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Works to ensure a quality product, as well as delivery of all work within established timeframes</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Maintain professional image within the firm and project same to those outside the firm</div></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
How You&rsquo;ll Grow</b><br>
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As a Managing Director, you will develop in-depth knowledge of your clients' objectives and challenges in order to design and implement innovative strategies to assist them through their current difficulties and prepare them for the future.</p></div>
<div><div><p><b>Basic Qualifications</b></p></div><div><ul><li><div><br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Minimum 10 years of experience</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s).</div></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Preferred Skills</b></p></div><div><ul><li><div><br>
Experience in the collection and analysis of complex operational and transactional data</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Experience in working with clients on matters involving high-stakes litigation, significant monetary settlements or damages, and intensive regulatory investigations</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Ability to work as a project leader on matters requiring analytical methodology, database design and complex data modeling.</div></li></ul></div></div></div>

Managing Director, D&A | Forensic & Litigation Consulting

University of Illinois

<div><div><div><div><p><b>Staff Attorney, Pro Bono Litigation Clinic - UIC Law</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
Hiring Department</b>: UIC Law</p>
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Location</b>: Chicago, IL USA</p>
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Requisition ID</b>: 1036953</p><p><b>
Posting Close Date</b>: 10/27/2025</p><p><b>
Salary: The budgeted salary for the position is $80,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
About the University of Illinois Chicago</b></p><p>
UIC is among the nation&rsquo;s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent &ldquo;Best Colleges&rdquo; rankings published by U.S. News &amp; World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.</p>
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Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability &amp; AD&amp;D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Position Summary</b><br>
The staff attorney for the Pro Bono Litigation Clinic is responsible for assisting the Director in teaching law and litigation in the Pro Bono Litigation Clinic at UIC Law. Further, the position supervises law students in the Clinic as a matriculated graded course. The attorney also handles cases and will be responsible for all aspects of prosecuting and managing those matters. Additionally, the attorney assists with office management, education and outreach and training initiatives as directed.<br>
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<b>Duties &amp; Responsibilities</b></p><br>
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Investigate and litigate cases on behalf of clients, including appeals, in state and federal court and the various administrative venues in the Chicago metropolitan area.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Supervise clinic interns in their handling of cases including court appearances, depositions, file management, gathering of evidence, conducting interviews and research and drafting documents.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist with teaching the weekly clinic class as directed from time to time.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide legal advice and counsel.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Assist as directed with office management including preparing reports, grant application(s) and management, conferences, trainings, the Clinic's testing program, case development, education and outreach and other business of the office.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.</li></ul><br>
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Minimum Qualifications</b></p><br>
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<li>Juris Doctor from ABA approved Law School.</li>
<li>Licensure in Illinois including admission to the federal court.</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of state, federal and local laws and civil procedure including federal court and local administrative venues.</li>
<li>Excellent legal research and drafting skills.</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills; good interpersonal skills, basic computer skills.</li>
<li>Have been admitted to practice law in Illinois or able to be licensed in Illinois.</li>
<li>Prior teaching experience</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date, October 27, 2025. Include (upload) a .pdf copy of your letter of intent, current CV/resume, and the names of 3 references.</p><p>
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University&rsquo;s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate&rsquo;s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.</p><p>
The University does not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race (ethnicity), color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran (military status) and complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.</p><p>
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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit </i><i>Required Employment Notices and Posters</i><i> to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.</i></p><p><i>
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. </i><i>Request an Accommodation</i></p></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Staff Attorney, Pro Bono Litigation Clinic - UIC Law

AmTrust Financial

<div>Overview:
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Summary:</b><br>
This position directly reports to the EVP of the Litigation Department. In this role, you will assist with reinsurance issues, extra-contractual matters specific to workers&rsquo; compensation and general liability, and suits filed against the Company. Candidates should have reinsurance and/or workers&rsquo; compensation litigation experience. This role provides technical leadership to the Litigation Department for all procedural and substantive issues involving workers&rsquo; compensation relative to direct insurance, reinsurance, runoff lines of business, and regulatory decision making. You will develop and implement various Litigation Department missions and objectives, including litigation best practices, optimization of litigation management and strategy decisions, mitigation and elimination of behaviors that might give rise to extra-contractual exposure, all consistent with the best interests of AmTrust insureds. Maintain understanding of AmTrust&rsquo;s mission, vision, and values. Uphold the standards of the AmTrust organization.</p><p>
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Responsibilities:
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Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Analyze issues concerning ceded reinsurance, including appropriate cessions of complex claims and construction and interpretation of reinsurance contracts with respect to ceded claims and billing/collection consequences.</li><li>
Support the Litigation Department&rsquo;s extra-contractual practice group in addressing all workers&rsquo; compensation matters.</li><li>
Assist in runoff strategy and direct handling of Public Entity runoff book for both workers&rsquo; compensation and general liability claims.</li><li>
Recognize, communicate, and monitor legal trends related to the workers&rsquo; compensation business lines. Identify opportunities for technical coverage and legal training.</li><li>
Drive technical excellence for the Litigation Department by assisting with various litigation tasks such as: litigation holds; discovery responses in suits involving the Company; deposition preparation for Company witnesses (current and former employees); affidavits of company personnel; confidentiality/protective orders to maintain the propriety of Company records, practices, trade secrets, etc.</li><li>
Partner with senior management to plan strategic initiatives that improve the Litigation Department&rsquo;s development, performance, and goal achievement.</li><li>
Serve as a mentor and share in the responsibility of supporting and developing others within the Litigation Department.</li><li>
Represent the Litigation Department to support large projects in other business unit.</li><li>
Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.</li><li>
Develop/maintain strong relationships with business partners.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:
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Qualifications:</b><br>
<b>Required:</b></p><ul><li>
Juris Doctor from accredited law school</li><li>
CA Bar certification/licensing and good standing with appropriate state Bar</li><li>
15 years&rsquo; experience in legal and/or litigation capacity within insurance company or private practice in a high-volume, nationwide litigation environment</li><li>
Experience with data analytics</li><li>
Ability to effectively communicate complex matters to executive management.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>
leadership experience</li><li>
legal analysis, strategy, and technical experience in workers' compensation, general liability, and/or reinsurance.</li><li>
insurance organization experience</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
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.</p>
What We Offer:
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AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical &amp; Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses &amp; children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.</div><div></div><div><br>
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.</div><div></div><div><br>
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.</div></div>

AVP, Litigation

Warner Bros. Discovery

<div><p><b><i>Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery&hellip; the stuff dreams are made of.</i></b></p><p></p><p><b>
Who We Are&hellip;
</b></p><p>When we say, &ldquo;the stuff dreams are made of,&rdquo; we&rsquo;re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD&rsquo;s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the <i>storytellers</i> bringing our characters to life, the<i> creators</i> bringing them to your living rooms and the <i>dreamers</i> creating what&rsquo;s next&hellip;</p><p></p><p>
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.</p><p></p><p><b>
Your New Role</b></p><p></p><p>
The Director, Legal, Employment role will serve as a key member of the corporate Employment Legal team supporting the Company&rsquo;s News &amp; Sports business divisions. This role will be advising the Company&rsquo;s management, human resources (People &amp; Culture) and talent negotiations business partners on all employment-related legal matters within News &amp; Sports; overseeing and collaborating with talent business executives, paralegals and other administrative staff on the drafting and advising on employment and talent contracts within News &amp; Sports; and representing the Company on employment litigation matters in partnership with outside counsel and internal litigation counsel when required.</p><p></p><p><b>
Your Role Accountabilities</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>
Advise management, People &amp; Culture (P&amp;C), and talent business partners on employment law issues, including restructurings, performance management, policies and procedures interpretation, worker classification, accommodations, wage-and-hour, discrimination, harassment and retaliation</p></li><li><p>
Oversee and collaborate with the senior employment paralegal role in the drafting and advising of employment and talent contracts for News &amp; Sports</p></li><li><p>
Represent the Company on employment litigation matters in partnership with outside counsel and other Company counsel</p></li><li><p>
Support and advise on internal investigations of employment-related and other types of complaints</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></p><ul><li><p>
JD from an accredited law school.
</p></li><li><p>Admission to Georgia or New York State Bar in good standing; or or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in New York
</p></li><li><p>Minimum 8+ of experience advising on employment law matters, drafting and advising on employment and talent agreements and handling employment litigation cases (both in-house and at a law firm)</p></li><li><p>
Experience in the entertainment industry and within a high-speed news environment preferred</p></li><li><p>
Strong legal knowledge and skills as well as superior critical thinking, analytical, negotiating, drafting, and problem-solving skills</p></li><li><p>
Ability to explain legal concepts, build consensus, think creatively and productively collaborate with stakeholders and clients to address business needs</p></li><li><p>
Self-starter, highly motivated, and able and willing to prioritize work and to effectively address urgent requests from executives and other legal counsel</p></li></ul><p></p><div><p><b>
Additional Information</b></p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here.</p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you&rsquo;ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world&rsquo;s premier entertainment brands.</p></div><p></p><p><b>
How We Get Things Done&hellip;</b></p><p></p><p>
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.</p><p></p><p><b>
Championing Inclusion at WBD</b></p>
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.<p></p><p>
If you&rsquo;re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.</p><p></p>
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $154,070.00 - $286,130.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.</div><p></p>

Director, Legal, Employment

Northern Trust Corp.

<div><div>About Northern Trust:</div><div></div><div>
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.</div><div></div><div>
Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world&rsquo;s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world&rsquo;s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.</div><div></div><div>
Role/Department: Senior Legal Counsel, Fiduciary Litigation / Corporate Legal</div><div><br>
This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel in the Litigation, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement group. The Litigation, Investigations and Regulatory Enforcement group has a global mandate, advising all Northern Trust entities on an array of legal matters, including pre-litigation business problems, corporate and representative litigation, government inquiries, cyber, privacy and internal investigations. This role will focus on litigation in North America arising from fiduciary services The Northern Trust Company provides through its Wealth Management business unit.</div><div></div><div>
The key responsibilities of the role include:<br>
<ul><li>Manages and supports all aspects of matters assigned to the Fiduciary Litigation Division, including trust- or estate-related litigation and disputes typically involving assets under custody or management, customers, beneficiaries or related third parties. Develops appropriate case strategy in consultation with senior internal counsel. Implements strategy and proactively coordinates deliverables with internal and external partners. Reviews, revises and makes timely recommendations to senior internal counsel regarding motions practice and draft agreements proposed by outside counsel.</li><li>Advises Northern Trust partners on litigation strategy and risk.</li><li>Oversees internal discovery efforts with or without outside counsel, including coordination with internal e-discovery team about document identification, searching, collection, and production. A successful candidate will understand written and electronic discovery well-enough and will learn Northern Trust&rsquo;s data map well-enough to, for example, spot problems with discovery suggestions from outside or opposing counsel and advise senior internal counsel accordingly.</li><li>Drafts, facilitates and implements legal hold notices.</li><li>Leads and supervises factual investigations in connection with a wide range of legal issues to identify issues in dispute and to support pending and potential litigation matters.</li><li>Effectively and respectfully interacts with partners (e.g., relationship managers, Risk/Compliance, Tax, Legal Department, Human Resources) or external parties (e.g., regulators, other financial institutions, investigations staff) in the course of information gathering, as appropriate.</li><li>Conducts complex research and timely prepares summaries of findings.</li><li>Responsible for preparing partners, with or without the assistance of outside counsel or senior internal counsel, for deposition and trial/hearing testimony.</li><li>Owns and supports team tracking and reporting requirements.</li><li>Handles assorted miscellaneous litigation matters with minimal supervision.</li><li>Researches and recommends hiring of and works collaboratively with outside counsel and other legal and forensic vendors.</li></ul></div><div></div><div>
Skills/ Qualifications:<br>
<ul><li>Must have a valid license to practice law in Illinois and at least five years as a lawyer with a full-time litigation practice.</li><li>Must have at least three to five years of full-time business litigation or fiduciary litigation experience. An ideal candidate also will have represented litigants in the financial services industry and in trusts and estates litigation.</li><li>Must have experience as the lead lawyer preparing witnesses and supervising complex discovery in business litigation.</li><li>Must have experience with subpoena and discovery responses, including document identification, collection, and production.</li><li>Must have familiarity with legal holds, document management applications (such as Everlaw, Relativity, Concordance, Nebula, etc.) and secure electronic document sharing (such as FTP sites).</li><li>Collaboration, confidence, insightfulness and tech-savvy.</li><li>Strong leadership, analytical abilities and judgment.</li><li>Exceptional communication and organizational skills to work effectively and cooperatively with internal and external clients, management and staff and to coordinate business functions with other departments on dozens of matters simultaneously.</li><li>This is a hybrid role located in Chicago, Illinois, and will work out of Northern Trust&rsquo;s offices in downtown Chicago at least three days per week.</li></ul></div><div></div><div>
Working Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)<br>
We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.</div><div></div><div>
Salary Range:</div>
$160,100 - 272,300 USD<div></div><div><i>
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life &amp; accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.</i></div><div></div><div>
Working with Us:</div><div></div><div>
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.</div><div></div><div>
Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.</div><div></div><div>
We&rsquo;d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world&rsquo;s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater</div><div></div><div>
Reasonable accommodation</div><div></div><div><br>
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at <div>MyHRHelp@ntrs.com</div>.</div><div><br>
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We hope you&rsquo;re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.</div><div></div><div>
Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.</div></div>

Senior Legal Counsel, Fiduciary Litigation

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