Senior Director, Legal Services (Insured Litigation)

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing, logistics, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $315 billion of real estate in 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages more than 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of more than $78 billion of assets under management, including over $36 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Oversee and manage litigation matters covered by a general liability insurance policy, including personal injury claims typically arising out of the operation of multifamily residential properties.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to effectively and efficiently manage large portfolio of litigated matters in a wide variety of jurisdictions.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure consistency across various matters, including in discovery, pleadings, and briefs.
• Supervise and manage outside counsel to ensure effective representation of the company in legal proceedings.
• Collaborate closely with risk management on claims to ensure the company's interests are protected by applicable insurance policies and that litigation strategies align with the company's risk management objectives.
• Provide considered and practical guidance to operations and business teams regarding the litigation process and serve as a liaison between company representatives and outside counsel.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all litigation matters and prepare regular reports for senior leaders.
• In collaboration with Risk Management, prepare and deliver training materials and presentations on litigation-related matters

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in at least one state and an active member and in good standing with a state bar.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• At least ten years of relevant work experience, particularly in insurance defense and general liability, preferably in the multifamily, hospitality, restaurant, retail, or similar industries.
• Significant experience independently managing general liability-related litigation in an in-house environment.
• Deep understanding of general liability insurance-related matters, including insurance policies, exclusions, and other coverage issues.
• Demonstrated competency with risk shifting provisions in contracts such as indemnification, insurance, and limitations of liability.
• Demonstrated skill in gaining the respect and credibility of both internal and external business associates and work a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to make effective and persuasive presentations and reports to clients, claimants, company leadership, and others, strong interpersonal skills including tact/diplomacy, persuasion, negotiation, and cooperation. Strong internal consulting skills and a practical common sense and business-oriented approach to solving legal problems.
• Ability to perform legal research, work independently and self-directed; able to prioritize workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understanding of complex legal concepts and terminology with proven ability to adapt skills and knowledge base quickly to learn of legal and risk issues.
• Able to perform under tight deadlines while maintaining patience in high pressure situations.
• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with a minimum of ten years of experience in-house or at a law firm performing applicable work.

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The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000

Additional Compensation:

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 10 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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