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Hyatt · 2 weeks ago

Corporate Counsel - Litigation

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$142K/yr - $190K/yr

4+ years exp

Hyatt is seeking an enthusiastic and well-rounded Corporate Counsel-Litigation to join their Corporate Affairs & Legal Department. The role involves managing litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and assessing litigation risk while collaborating with various practice groups and business colleagues.

HospitalityInformation TechnologyTravel

Responsibilities

Managing litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation disputes in the United States and abroad

Assessing litigation risk, including advising clients on estimated costs of litigation, possibilities of success, and potential settlement options

Managing electronic discovery, including litigation holds, record management, and document preservation

Providing business clients and colleagues within the legal department with guidance regarding litigation and other disputes, including pre-litigation advice and counsel

Developing and managing case budgets

Managing and collaborating with outside counsel in all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation, including developing strategy, reviewing pleadings, coordinating discovery and factual investigation, conducting settlement negotiations, and supporting depositions, hearings, and trials

Coordinating with insurance carriers and insurance defense counsel

Traveling, as appropriate, domestically and internationally, to attend hearings, mediations, and trials

Qualification

Complex commercial litigationJuris DoctorateLitigation risk assessmentElectronic discovery managementSpanish language skillsProactive mindsetVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam playerInterpersonal skills

Required

4-6 years of experience in a law firm or corporate law department of national reputation, with a focus on complex commercial litigation; experience with the hospitality industry is a plus, but not required

A Juris Doctorate and license to practice in a jurisdiction within the United States

Curious and proactive mindset, with the ability to adapt to change and respond constructively to setbacks

Demonstrated track record of taking accountability for outcomes

Ability to think critically, make clear and well-reasoned decisions, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate the same

Strategic, pragmatic, and business-oriented approach to resolving disputes

Responsible and proactive self-starter, capable of simultaneously handling multiple, multi-faceted projects and competing deadlines

Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of cross-functional teams

High level of integrity and professional ethics

Team player with strong interpersonal skills who can build connections with people at all levels