Senior Litigation Counsel — Strategy, Risk & Resolution

Valet Living; Tampa, Saint Petersburg, Clearwater (FL, FL, FL); Remote; USD 115,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Valet Living seeks a Director, Litigation Counsel to oversee a broad disputes portfolio, spanning labor and employment, commercial contracts, regulatory matters, IP, privacy, and workers’ compensation. The role blends hands‑on handling with supervision of outside counsel while partnering with business leaders across HR, Finance, Risk, Operations, and Compliance.

The position is remote‑first with Tampa‑based candidates preferred, offers a salary range of $115,000–$157,000 and a 15% bonus, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing in at least one state bar where the company operates.
• Admission in multiple jurisdictions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor and employment claims, discrimination, harassment, wage/hour, and leave disputes, advising HR and management on risk.
• Lead commercial contract dispute resolution from negotiation to trial.
• Oversee regulatory filings and responses, and handle enforcement actions.
• Guide mediations and settlements, evaluating ranges and negotiating
• Support collections and recovery efforts with finance and accounts receivable.
• Oversee IP matters including trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, involving outside counsel.
• Address privacy and data protection risk across programs and initiatives.
• Support workers’ compensation and third‑party claims with risk management guidance.
• Own matters from intake through resolution, including discovery, motions, hearings, and trial prep.
• Manage outside counsel, budgets, and spend; provide business‑oriented guidance to executives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Outside counsel oversight

Advocacy experience

Strategic judgment

Business partnership

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Valet Living seeks a Director, Litigation Counsel to oversee a broad disputes portfolio, spanning labor and employment, commercial contracts, regulatory matters, IP, privacy, and workers’ compensation. The role blends hands‑on handling with supervision of outside counsel while partnering with business leaders across HR, Finance, Risk, Operations, and Compliance.

The position is remote‑first with Tampa‑based candidates preferred, offers a salary range of $115,000–$157,000 and a 15% bonus, and