Description:
Who we are:Balfour Beatty Investments is a global infrastructure investor operating in the UK, US, and Canada. We provide the investment capability to deliver complex infrastructure projects. Over the past 15 years, Balfour Beatty Investments (formerly known as Balfour Beatty Capital) has established itself as one of the largest investors in the PPP industry, building a portfolio of more than 60 projects worldwide, predominantly in the UK and US.
Balfour Beatty Investments is proud to offer challenging and rewarding work in a variety of functional areas. As a company, we operate with safety and sustainability as our primary focus. Equally integral components of our culture are our values—Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Respect—and our code of conduct. Living up to these commitments requires the fresh ideas, insights and talents of employees as diverse as the audiences we interact with every day.
The success of our company is built on the efforts of our employees. We are committed to offering our employees a path to professional success through development, training and mentoring opportunities that cover a wide variety of skills and functional areas.
At Balfour Beatty Investments, our employees are our greatest asset and their well-being means a healthier, more productive workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of health care options, retirement benefits and other flexible benefits.
Our Benefits:
- Discretionary bonuses
- Medical and Dental Insurance 1st of the month following employment
- Health, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
- Company paid life insurance
- 401K plan with employer matching
- Robust PTO to include, sick, floating holidays, vacation, and personal days
- 2 Volunteer Days per year
- Company paid short-term and long- term disability, parental leave.
- And more!
About the role:
The Vice President - Senior Litigation Counsel assists with overseeing and managing a diverse litigation portfolio across more than 25 states. This individual supports with managing complex litigation matters, including personal injury, landlord-tenant and commercial disputes, employment litigation, workers' compensation, automobile liability, small claims, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This individual will work closely with the General Counsel to oversee external defense counsel, coordinate with relevant insurance representatives and provide strategic guidance to internal business leaders. This is a hybrid position in the Malvern, PA Office with up to 10% travel.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Manage the company's litigation docket, including high-stakes, high-exposure litigation as well as matters with lower monetary exposure but strategic importance.
- Provide legal oversight on landlord-tenant and residential lease claims, commercial disputes, tort claims, premises liability, automobile accidents, and breach of contract actions.
- Assist with the company's employment related disputes and litigation, including the defense of claims involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour issues, and retaliation.
- Partner with internal teams to develop litigation strategy, assess risk, and evaluate resolution opportunities, including settlement and ADR.
- Lead case strategy discussions with business leaders and executive stakeholders.
- Serve as a strategic resource to cross-functional teams involved in dispute resolution.
- Review and revise key litigation documents, including pleadings, motion papers, and settlement agreements.
- Ensure adherence to litigation plans, internal reporting requirements, and case budgets.
- Coordinate the collection of evidence and manage discovery processes in collaboration with stakeholders across the business.
- Regularly evaluate and refine litigation practices to promote efficiency, manage risk, and align with business objectives.
- Handle pre-litigation threat letters and regulatory complaints, including those from State Attorneys General's Offices or state-level regulatory bodies.
- Direct outside counsel in accordance with the company's defense counsel billing guidelines to ensure alignment with litigation strategy, budgets, and internal expectations.
- Regularly evaluate and refine litigation practices to promote efficiency, manage risk, and align with business objectives.
Who We're Looking for:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, required.
- Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- At least 4-6 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably at a midsize or large law firm.
- A background in mass tort litigation and insurance coverage matters preferred.
- Demonstrated success in managing all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. Strong understanding of civil procedure, evidentiary standards, and case strategy across multiple jurisdictions. Business-minded approach to legal strategy, balancing risk and operational goals.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent project and time management capabilities.
- Highly collaborative and relationship-driven; able to work with stakeholders across departments and levels.
- Comfortable navigating complex legal issues independently and making strategic decisions.
- Proactive, agile, and highly organized in fast-paced environments.
