Head of Litigation

Description

• Establish and enforce legal governance standards, litigation protocols, and documentation practices that strengthen defensibility and reduce exposure to operational, contractual, and regulatory risk
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner with transparent communications and collaboration to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, communication and ethical legal practice aligned with corporate values and expectations
• Direct all phases of litigation and claims management, including case assessment, strategy development, negotiations, settlement decisions, and trial oversight
• Participate in crisis-response and incident-management efforts
• Collaborate with and provide regular updates to region and division leadership on active and potential litigation matters, ensuring alignment on risk assessments, strategy, and resolution planning
• Select, manage, and evaluate outside counsel, ensuring effective legal representation, cost control, and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives
• Lead, develop, and elevate the corporate litigation team, ensuring high performance, strong legal acumen, and exceptional support for divisions nationwide
• Set and execute litigation strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, risk posture, and regulatory obligations
• Oversee internal investigations related to litigation, claims, and significant incidents, ensuring timely, accurate, and legally sound findings
• Provide expert legal counsel to executive, region and division leadership on high-risk legal matters and emerging litigation trends

Requirements

• Deep command of litigation strategy, complex case management, and dispute resolution
• Ability to travel overnight
• Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated experience managing outside counsel, budgets, and litigation operations
• Proven leadership experience overseeing corporate litigation teams or serving as lead counsel
• 12+ years of progressive litigation experience, including significant experience managing complex, high-exposure matters
• Previous in-house litigation leadership experience in homebuilding, construction, or a similarly regulated and high-risk industry
• Experience working at a Fortune 500 company or company with multi-site national operations
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance