Senior Counsel - Litigation & Risk Management

Fairfield; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Matched 401(k)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Fairfield seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel - Litigation to lead Fairfield's litigation portfolio and align legal strategy with business objectives. This role partners with executive leadership to manage risk across operations, development, and contracting.

The position is based at our San Diego corporate office with a hybrid work arrangement requiring proximity to our Sorrento Valley office. CA-licensed lawyers with a decade of litigation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership required.
• Minimum 10 years of litigation experience at a mid-sized or large firm, corporate legal dept, or mix, with 3+ years in-house or portfolio-level litigation management.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation across Fairfield's portfolio and oversee dispute resolution.
• Direct litigation and settlement strategy with outside counsel.
• Handle construction defect, contract disputes, premises liability, habitability, fair housing, and related claims.
• Provide updates on litigation exposure, status, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with risk management on coverage matters and indemnification.
• Develop compliance policies and loss prevention programs.

Skills

Litigation Management

Construction Defect Litigation

Insurance Coverage Analysis

Enterprise Risk Management

Dispute Resolution

Outside Counsel Management

Contract Risk Transfer

Strategic Legal Advisory

Regulatory Compliance

Fair Housing Knowledge

Legal Research

Policy Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Business Acumen

Executive Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar Admission

Job description

Fairfield seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel - Litigation to lead Fairfield's litigation portfolio and align legal strategy with business objectives. This role partners with executive leadership to manage risk across operations, development, and contracting.

The position is based at our San Diego corporate office with a hybrid work arrangement requiring proximity to our Sorrento Valley office. CA-licensed lawyers with a decade of litigation experience are preferred.