Role overview

Qualifications

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one state
3+ years of litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house role
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills

Responsibilities

Manage a variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including restrictive covenant litigation and general commercial disputes
Provide leadership and counseling around litigation and serve as the primary liaison to outside counsel, managing litigation strategy
Investigate and manage EO and broker/agency errors exposure, including advising on broker-of-record terminations
Prepare quarterly litigation and claims updates to executive leadership and advise on litigation risk and strategy

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Full time
Mid-level (2-5 years)
General Counsel
English

Hard skills

Litigation Management Providing Legal Advice Litigation Strategy Regulatory Compliance Liability Insurance Employment and Labor Laws Smartsheet

Other skills

Communication
Problem Solving
Relationship Building
Organizational Skills
Critical Thinking
Time Management

About the company

The Baldwin Group

BRP is now The Baldwin Group! We’ve updated our name to reflect our unified group of talented teams across the country. The Baldwin Group is a cohesive group of experts in business insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, and all areas of private and personal insurance. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve evolved from a local business into a national firm with a vast network of specializations and industry practices for the benefit of our more than two million clients across the country. In addition, we have built excellent relationships with a wide range of insurance company partners. These relationships, coupled with our entrepreneurial and family-oriented culture, and deep expertise enable us to seamlessly deliver a breadth of innovative solutions to clients. At The Baldwin Group, we help provide the solutions our clients need to have confidence and gain peace of mind as they pursue what’s possible for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Whether they are renting their first apartment or buying a larger home, opening a small business or taking their company public, we offer solutions to support them on every step of their journey. This has been our story since the beginning—we provide the indispensable expertise and quality insights that give our clients peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. And that’s what The Baldwin Group will continue to do for years to come: we protect the possible.

Company details

Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

Baldwin seeks an experienced, highly motivated attorney to serve as an Associate General Counsel on its nationwide litigation team. This role will work closely across the Company’s platform to advise on all litigation matters with a focus on restrictive covenant and E&O related matters. The AGC will also work closely with the Deputy General Counsel and litigation team to independently manage complex dockets consisting of litigation, claims, circumstances, subpoenas, and other matters. In addition to managing litigation, the AGC will be tasked with providing legal counsel and guidance to management on strategies and solutions to anticipate and identify legal, regulatory, and/or compliance issues that may impact Baldwin in the future.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage a variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters, including restrictive covenant litigation, insurance regulatory issues, potential E&O and professional liability exposures, and general commercial disputes;
Provide leadership and counseling around litigation and serve as the primary liaison to outside counsel, managing litigation strategy, budgets, and outcomes across multiple firms and jurisdictions;
Issuing cease-and-desist letters, coordinating notifications to new employers, and supporting related litigation strategy;
Investigate and manage E&O and broker/agency errors exposure, including coordinating with the Company’s E&O carrier, advising on broker-of-record terminations and client notifications, and corresponding with claimant and opposing counsel;
Draft and review litigation holds, ensuring timely issuance, tracking, and compliance;
Prepare quarterly litigation and claims updates to executive leadership, and advise Regional Presidents and senior leadership on litigation risk and strategy; and
Evaluate potential legal exposures and make substantive decisions for all lines of business.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one state;
3+ years of litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house role, excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a strong work ethic;
Insurance defense and restrictive covenant experience is highly preferred;
Employment experience is a strong plus;
Experience with Smartsheets and Claude is a plus;
Detail-oriented with excellent legal judgment and strong organizational skills;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Effectively deals with issues that are complex, confidential, and sensitive in nature;
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines; and
Excellent work ethic with a high degree of professionalism, and a proven ability to work both independently and within a team.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract. The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the organization. All requirements may be subject to reasonable accommodation to applicants and colleagues who need them for medical or religious reasons.

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The Baldwin Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate who applies on our career site. Any unsolicited resumes sent to The Baldwin Group, including unsolicited resumes sent via any source from an Agency, will not be considered and are not subject to any fees for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.