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PwC · 2 days ago

Office of General Counsel Director - Litigation

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $424K/yr

5+ years exp

PwC is a leading firm in legal services offering comprehensive solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients. The Director of Litigation will lead the internal counsel on litigation matters, providing strategic guidance and mentoring emerging leaders while upholding the firm's reputation for quality and integrity.

AccountingBusiness DevelopmentConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesTax Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reduce risk to the firm

Help manage the firm’s legal spend

Maintain consistent approach to subpoena matters

Mentor and develop emerging leaders within the team

Oversee multiple projects to maintain alignment with firm standards

Work with various business units to address legal challenges

Foster a culture of excellence and accountability in legal services

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLitigation experienceState Bar membershipThought leadershipComplex legal analysisNegotiation skillsStrategic mindsetMentoring skillsProblem-solvingTeam management

Required

Juris Doctorate

At least 5 years of litigation experience

Member in good standing of a State Bar

Preferred

Member in good standing of the Bar of the State in which the position is located

Demonstrating thought leadership in litigation and regulatory matters

Establishing and maintaining detailed processes and documentation

Operating with a high degree of autonomy to drive litigation and subpoena strategies, exercising independent judgment, making strategic decisions, and anticipating and removing roadblocks to move matters forward

Managing outside counsel for favorable outcomes

Identifying and analyzing complex legal issues

Negotiating effectively on legal matters

Managing numerous matters and teams productively

Building consensus for challenging decisions

Exhibiting a strategic mindset and sound judgment