Eastridge Workforce Solutions · 1 week ago
Senior Director, Legal Affairs, Labor & Employment, Safety & Security
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading entertainment and venue operations organization seeking a Senior Director of Legal Affairs & Risk Management to provide strategic legal guidance and enterprise-wide risk oversight. The role involves managing litigation, insurance programs, claims, and risk mitigation strategies while collaborating with executive leadership and business teams.
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Responsibilities
Oversee commercial and general liability litigation, including strategy development, depositions, hearings, and status conferences
Manage outside counsel and monitor case progress, budgets, and outcomes
Review and approve litigation filings, motions, and discovery materials
Lead internal and external discovery processes, including document review and production
Manage and maintain the organization’s comprehensive insurance program, including procurement, placement, and renewals
Partner with ownership-level risk leadership on enterprise insurance strategy
Analyze loss trends and risk data to provide recommendations to senior leadership
Support claims handling, workers’ compensation, and risk transfer initiatives
Advise internal stakeholders on liability, regulatory, insurance, and risk-related matters
Draft and review key contract provisions, balancing legal exposure with business objectives
Respond to subpoenas, legal inquiries, and regulatory matters in a timely manner
Oversee internal investigations while preserving legal privilege and advising on outcomes
Lead and mentor the risk management team, supporting professional development and performance
Collaborate with executive and business teams to identify and implement risk reduction strategies
Partner with ownership-level legal teams to align litigation, compliance, and exposure containment approaches
Provide regular reporting on litigation exposure, compliance initiatives, and risk developments
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to reduce legal and operational risk
Design and deliver training programs on legal compliance and risk best practices
Serve as a trusted advisor, translating complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor or equivalent professional degree
6+ years of legal practice experience
Minimum 2 years of in-house legal or risk management experience
Strong background in litigation management and insurance procurement
Experience leading or significantly contributing to a risk management function
Preferred
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Strong organizational and communication abilities
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
Proven ability to collaborate across departments and with senior leadership
Benefits
Bonus-eligible
Company
Eastridge Workforce Solutions
Eastridge Workforce, a technology-enabled workforce solutions provider.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
San Diego Business Journal
2023-12-23
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