Director, Litigation Counsel

Valet Living

. Manage and defend labor and employment claims and administrative charges .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $157,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and defend labor and employment claims and administrative charges
Advise Human Resources and management on litigation risk and oversee outside employment counsel
Handle commercial contract disputes from negotiation through trial
Prepare and manage regulatory filings and responses to inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions
Represent the company in contested regulatory and administrative proceedings
Represent the company in mediations and alternative dispute resolution proceedings
Prepare mediation statements, evaluate settlement ranges, develop negotiation strategies, and draft or review agreements and releases
Partner with Finance and Accounts Receivable on affirmative collection matters
Handle trademark, copyright, patent, and trade-secret disputes
Manage privacy and data protection disputes, claims, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
Support Risk Management in defending workers’ compensation and third-party claims
Lead case assessment, discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation
Implement litigation holds and coordinate e-discovery and document preservation
Select, direct, and manage outside counsel while controlling litigation budgets, strategy, and settlement posture
Translate complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented guidance for executives and cross-functional partners
Prepare periodic reporting for senior leadership on matter status, exposure, reserves, and key developments
Report to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, with a dotted-line relationship to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Partner with business leaders, Human Resources, Finance, Risk Management, Operations, and Compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 4–7 years of litigation experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination
Ability to manage matters independently from intake through resolution
Substantive experience across several relevant areas, particularly employment, commercial, privacy, consumer protection, regulatory, intellectual property, or workers’ compensation matters
Strong command of litigation strategy, procedure, mediation, and negotiation
Sound judgment in assessing risk and exposure
Ability to translate legal issues into practical advice and communicate clearly with executives, business teams, and external stakeholders
Ability to manage a high-volume, multi-practice caseload and prioritize effectively across competing deadlines
Experience selecting and managing outside counsel, litigation strategy, budgets, and spend
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar where the company operates
Ability to obtain any required admission or in-house counsel authorization
Self-directed, collaborative, and comfortable operating with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment
First- or second-chair trial, arbitration, or hearing experience is preferred
Prior experience supporting a corporate legal department is preferred
Familiarity with major privacy and consumer protection regimes, including state comprehensive privacy laws, the FTC Act, and analogous state statutes, is preferred
Admission in multiple jurisdictions is preferred
Approximately 10% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
HSA with employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
No preset PTO accruals
10 company-paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Life and disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Business travel coverage
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Access to online education center
Referral bonuses
Pet insurance
Associate assistance programs
Discount programs
Rewards and recognition
Free access to Torch Fitness virtual programs
Remote-first work environment