Senior Counsel (Litigation)

Overview

Founded in 1973, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a leading global security company, providing a full range of physical security services to government and commercial customers on four continents. Inter-Con specializes in providing customized security services to clients whose needs exceed the capabilities of traditional guard firms. Inter-Con employs over 35,000 security personnel world-wide, trained and managed by a team of professionals with unsurpassed military, law enforcement, and security experience. Inter-Con remains 100% family owned and managed and operates as the industry leader in the field of customized, high-requirement security solutions.

Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

Job Summary

Inter-Con is seeking an experienced litigator as Senior Counsel to serve as a key member of the Legal Department, providing strategic oversight and hands-on management of litigation and litigation-adjacent matters affecting the organization. This role requires a seasoned legal professional with strong litigation experience, exceptional judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with internal business units, senior leadership, and outside counsel.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include managing litigation activities and handling pre-litigation, administrative, and litigation matters as appropriate, from inception to resolution under supervision. This position will require an exercise of judgment and discretion in the following Primary Responsibilities:

• Share responsibility for management of all aspects of Inter-Con’s litigation, including employment matters, traditional labor matters, regulatory inquiries and audits, and internal investigations. This includes, but is not limited to, pre-litigation, litigation, administrative claims, cross-departmental investigations, agency and wage claim audits, and labor grievances;
• Develop and implement litigation strategies aligned with the company’s business and risk management objectives.
• Partner with outside counsel to direct case strategy, ensure alignment with company goals, and control legal spend.
• Provide proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders on potential litigation risks, dispute resolution strategies, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support law & motion and discovery processes, including drafting motions, briefs and other pleadings as necessary, as well as document collection, ESI, propounding and responding to discovery, witness interviews and preparation, preparing for, taking, and defending depositions, and other discovery-related activities.
• Preparation for appearances, hearings, trials, and arbitrations as necessary, and attendance and active participation in the same.
• Evaluate potential settlements and negotiate favorable resolutions when appropriate.
• Stay informed of emerging legal trends, legislation, and case law developments impacting the organization, and support continuous improvement in company policies, training, and documentation to reduce litigation risk.
• Assisting with management of contract related projects if needed such as collaborating on responses to requests for proposals, conducting contract research or reviews, etc;
• Contribution to and management of other legal-based projects, programs, and administrative tasks as the need arises.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials; active license in good standing to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant employment and traditional labor litigation experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house corporate experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multi-jurisdictional litigation, administrative, and labor matters.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align legal strategies with corporate objectives, including advanced written and verbal communication skills with a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership, sound judgment, and integrity in high-stakes environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Teams, Lexis Nexis, and experience with SharePoint, Salesforce, Legal Files, Paycom and/or ADP is preferred.

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $165,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Litigation: 6 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pasadena, CA 91105 (Required)

Work Location: In person