Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Litigation
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As an assistant general counsel-corporate litigation in Progressive’s Corporate Legal organization, you’ll focus on complex commercial litigation, including consumer class actions, business litigation and complex pre-litigation matters. You’ll partner with senior leaders across the company, outside counsel, and other legal services providers to develop and execute litigation strategy and protect Progressive’s business interests.
Must-have Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate
- Active license to practice law in at least one state; Active or Corporate license in state where working
- Minimum 8 years of legal experience/training
Preferred Skills
- Expertise in complex commercial litigation, including class actions and multi-party/multi-district litigation
- Significant experience representing defendant corporations, including public companies, in consumer-to-business and business-to-business litigation
- Hands-on commercial/business litigation experience, including substantive motion practice, managing discovery and representing clients in court proceedings, settlement discussions and at mediation
- Significant experience litigating in federal courts, with expertise in Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify and effectively communicate complex legal issues to business line stakeholders
- Advanced legal research and analysis skills and ability to apply research and analysis practically to commercial/business litigation
Compensation
- $137,100 - $195,900/year
- Gainshare bonus up to 50% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
- Participation in our restricted stock units plan
Location
- Mayfield Village, Ohio is preferred
- Frequent travel will be expected
- Must be willing to work eastern standard business hours
Benefits
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
- Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
- Wellness & mental health programs
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
- Paid time off, including volunteer time off
- Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
- Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
- Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
- Career development & tuition assistance
- Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Job
Legal
Primary Location
United States
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Work From Home
Yes
