Strategic Senior Counsel: High-Exposure Insurance Litigation

Uber; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 228,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity award

401(k) plan

Job summary

Uber is seeking a Safety & Insurance High Exposure Litigation Counsel to oversee a portfolio of high-risk claims and guide strategy in a major US region. The role partners with outside counsel to drive results and manage catastrophic matters within the insurance defense space.

This position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with product, safety, and business teams to mitigate litigation risk, and requires a strong track record in complex pleadings, motions, and discovery across state and

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of insurance company or law firm experience with specific experience handling high-severity matters.
• J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high risk claims and litigation in a region of the US.
• Lead outside counsel on case strategy.
• Work across our business and legal teams on risk management initiatives.
• Cross collaborate with business leaders across the company to provide guidance on litigation risk.
• Draft and review various court documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions.

Skills

Litigation management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

J.D.

Bar admission in at least one state

Job description

Uber is seeking a Safety & Insurance High Exposure Litigation Counsel to oversee a portfolio of high-risk claims and guide strategy in a major US region. The role partners with outside counsel to drive results and manage catastrophic matters within the insurance defense space.

This position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with product, safety, and business teams to mitigate litigation risk, and requires a strong track record in complex pleadings, motions, and discovery across state and