Counsel, Head of Litigation and HR Support

TCW • Los Angeles, CA, US • 6m ago

Position Summary

Reporting to TCW’s General Counsel, the Counsel, Head of Litigation and HR Support will lead a team that handles litigation, disputed regulatory matters, day-to-day HR support and guidance, employment agreements and separations, insurance coverage and claims, records management, and legal holds.

This is a critical, hands-on, role in the firm and requires expert understanding of state and federal court procedure and employment law, arbitration, management of outside counsel, and the insurance claims process. It requires the incumbent to contribute as a working manager and be a team player in executing any tasks required.

Essential Duties

Determine and supervise strategy and external advisors when TCW is involved in litigation, arbitration, or disputed regulatory matters
Promote practices and awareness across the Firm to mitigate litigation risk
Advise senior executives on litigation trends and risks
Provide day-to-day support and guidance to colleagues in the HR departments on employment-related matters, including employment agreements, disciplinary issues, and separations
Coordinate insurance coverage and the insurance claims process for the Firm
Coordinate the Firm’s records management procedures and controls
Coordinate legal holds
Supervise one or more support staff

Required Qualifications

J.D. and member of the California bar
10+ years of legal experience, including setting strategy and managing internal and external resources in high stakes litigation, arbitration, or disputed regulatory matters
Working knowledge of U.S. financial services industry regulation, employment law, and insurance

Professional Skills Qualifications

Demonstrates strong leadership and influencing skills
Detail-oriented, organized and professional
A self-starter who is capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to effectively identify and prioritize the most critical tasks
A service-oriented attitude, responsive to the needs of the business
Ability to work in a sophisticated legal environment
Exercises good judgment and maintains strict confidentiality
A team player and collaborates effectively across all levels of the organization