Associate Counsel (Fort Lauderdale)

Overview

In-house attorney managing litigation, claims, and advising corporate decision makers.

Key Responsibilities

• litigation management
• claims analysis
• legal research
• witness sourcing
• reserve recommendation
• legal hold

Tasks

-Preparing and maintaining departmental reports; -Delivering written and verbal presentations/trainings to Branch, Area, Region and Corporate operations regarding such recommendations. -Reviewing and analyzing damage information; -Identity theft monitoring -Conducting legal research; and -Developing strategies for the early and cost-effective resolution of claims; -Learning applicable TKE policies and procedures; -Identifying and ensuring that witnesses and documents are timely sourced for external counsel’s use in defending TKE’s interests; -Responding to insurer information requests; -Communicating, in writing, with the General Counsel and applicable management regarding key developments and resolution strategies; -Creating, disseminating and tracking responses to legal hold requests; -Reviewing invoices from external counsel and other legal department vendors and tracking same against budgets; and -Retaining and managing external counsel in accordance with the Company’s litigation guidelines; -Analyzing factual developments from claims and lawsuits to determine if there are post-mortem recommendations applicable to Branch, Area, Region and Corporate operations regarding policies, practices and procedures that reduce financial risk to the organization; -Recommending/approving loss and expense reserves and financial accruals; -Identifying witnesses and documents responsive to subpoenas and discovery requests, securing same, and preparing responses; -Maintaining oversight of the third-party claims administrator; -Developing and maintaining a litigation management system to track assignments to external counsel and insurers, to track court dates and all other time-sensitive deadlines, and to log status updates while ensuring compliance with retention policies; -Assisting the Vice President, Chief Labor & Employment Counsel with the enforcement of restrictive covenants involving former TKE employees (non-compete, non-solicit, confidentiality and protection of trade secrets) including the drafting of cease and desist letters and tasks related to the management of any resulting litigation.

Requirements

• jd
• licensed
• e-discovery
• litigation
• in-house
• problem solver

What You Bring

-Someone who seeks to proactively learn about issues relevant to the tasks described above. -A JD from an accredited U.S. law school; be in good standing with and licensed to practice law in at least one state. -Knowledgeable about the issues and law that drive general liability and commercial claims. -Proficient in litigation processes and settings (e.g., arbitrations, trials), e-discovery and case management tools and systems. -Be permitted to practice as an in-house attorney in Florida; and have a minimum of three (3) years of experience either as a litigator or in an in-house legal department managing claims and working with third party claims administrators or insurance carriers. -Open to constructive feedback -A good listener and has strong relationship building skills. -A creative problem solver who is self-confident and communicates clearly and effectively - both verbally and in writing.

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Benefits

-Pet insurance -11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating) -Optional life and AD&D coverage -Tuition reimbursement -401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed. -15 days of vacation per year -Health savings account (HSA) -Flexible spending accounts (FSA) -Paid sick leave, per company policy -Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance -Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Supplemental medical plans -Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D -Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment) -Medical, dental, and vision coverage -Optional spouse and dependent life insurance

About Tk Elevator

-Founded with a passion for transforming vertical transportation, the company has grown into a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. -Providing cutting-edge mobility solutions, they offer a wide range of elevators, escalators, and moving walks designed for both modern and historical buildings. -With a strong presence in more than 100 countries, their reach is global, yet their approach remains focused on local expertise and customer satisfaction. -Typical projects include high-rise residential buildings, commercial skyscrapers, and busy transportation hubs like airports and train stations. -The company is renowned for its innovative designs, sustainability initiatives, and advanced safety features, setting new industry standards. -A standout project involved retrofitting historic buildings with state-of-the-art elevator systems that blend seamlessly with classical architecture. -The company continuously invests in digitalization and smart technologies, delivering next-generation solutions for efficient, reliable mobility.

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