Managing Counsel – Employment, Disputes, Litigation

insightsoftware

. Lead insightsoftware's global disputes and litigation function within the Governance, Risk, Compliance & Disputes team .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $201,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in managing disputes and litigation across various domains, including employment law, commercial, and IP matters. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategies, and provide practical legal advice in a global context.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar Membership7+ Years Of Legal Experience In Employment LawExperience Managing Disputes And LitigationSignificant Knowledge Of Employment Law Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Dispute ManagementLitigation StrategySettlement NegotiationDocument CollectionLegal Risk AssessmentCompliance InitiativesEmployment Law AdvisoryBudget OversightMatter ReportingCross-Border Legal Engagement

Soft Skills

Strong Business JudgmentExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationFlexibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Reporting ToolsLegal HoldsDiscovery Processes

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

GovernanceRiskComplianceDisputesEmployment LawCommercial LitigationIP LitigationVendor MattersM&A IntegrationData Privacy Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead insightsoftware's global disputes and litigation function within the Governance, Risk, Compliance & Disputes team
Manage the company's global disputes and litigation docket across commercial, IP, contract, vendor, regulatory, employment, and other disputes
Serve as primary contact for claims, demand letters, administrative charges, and civil litigation; triage matters and determine case strategy
Engage and oversee outside counsel across dispute types and jurisdictions
Manage litigation budgets, billing guidelines, and outside counsel performance
Evaluate and recommend settlement strategies with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and GRCD teammates
Maintain the enterprise disputes and litigation docket and provide regular status reporting
Oversee matter intake, legal holds, document collection, and discovery processes
Draft and negotiate settlement, separation, and other resolution agreements
Build and oversee scalable processes, playbooks, and reporting tools for disputes intake, escalation, and matter management
Identify legal and litigation risk and develop cross-functional mitigation strategies
Support compliance initiatives, policy audits, and training related to disputes and employment matters
Advise Human Resources and business leaders on employment law across the international footprint
Advise on employee relations, wage and hour compliance, leave management, accommodations, worker classification, and pay equity
Review and advise on employment policies, handbooks, offer letters, employment agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting litigation risk and the global workforce
Directly manage and develop a team, including setting priorities, coaching, and supporting professional growth
Build team capacity and processes for a growing disputes caseload
Establish relationships with HR leadership, business stakeholders, the General Counsel, and legal team members during the first 90 days

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
7+ years of legal experience in employment law, including both law firm and in-house experience
Experience managing disputes and litigation, including administrative proceedings and civil litigation
Ability to manage disputes beyond employment law, including commercial, contract, IP, or vendor matters
In-house experience managing a disputes or litigation docket, including outside counsel selection, budget oversight, and matter reporting to senior stakeholders
Directly managed a team of at least three people, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
Significant knowledge of employment law frameworks in at least one non-U.S. jurisdiction: UK, EU, Canada, or Australia
Ability to engage substantively on cross-border matters and work effectively with local counsel
Strong business judgment and ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfort presenting to senior leadership and the General Counsel
Flexibility and adaptability to manage a broad and evolving portfolio of dispute types across a global organization
Experience managing commercial or IP litigation in addition to employment disputes
Experience in a global software company or technology-driven enterprise preferred
Experience supporting Human Resources through M&A integration and workforce restructurings preferred
Exposure to employment and litigation data privacy considerations, including GDPR, CCPA, and analogous frameworks, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional bonus eligibility may apply
Equal employment opportunity
Confidential handling of applicant information
Background checks conducted where permitted by country, state/province