Facility Corp Personnel Area 9 Req ID 559929 Post Date 10/21/2026 Category Compliance Description The Associate General Counsel, Litigation, is responsible for leading the litigation department and managing all aspects of potential or pending litigation matters and investigations for the Company, including retaining and managing outside counsel and other third-party experts; assisting with and overseeing any electronic and other discovery; conducting internal investigations into the factual basis for any litigation or investigation; communicating and collaborating with operators and other business partners about any litigation or investigation; devising and implementing strategies to prevent similar litigation matters and investigations; communicating with opposing counsel and/or government investigators, and recommending and negotiating any necessary settlements of any litigation or investigation. The Associate General Counsel, Litigation, will report directly to the General Counsel and provide ongoing and proactive legal guidance related to a broad range of pre-litigation and litigation matters, including labor and employment, general business disputes, class and collective actions, and professional liability matters/medical malpractice claims. The ideal candidate will provide general advice and counsel to ensure the company is complying with applicable policies, regulations and laws, in part by maintaining an in-depth working knowledge of those policies, regulations and laws and of the existing and planned operations of the company, as well as having collaborative and constant communications with other attorneys within the Legal Department and other business partners within the Company. Essential Functions Retains outside counsel and manages performance of outside counsel, including reviewing and ensuring reasonableness of outside counsel invoices. Reviews recommendations of outside counsel to develop and implement strategies on pre-litigation and litigation matters. Represent Company in employment law matters, both litigation and compliance. Must be well versed in FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, wage & hour laws, and workplace investigations. Leads the Liability Claims team on managing general and professional liability claims. Works closely with key business stakeholders and executive leadership to conduct internal investigations, assess litigation risks and develop strategies for resolving matters. Collaborate with the Operations Counsel on managing government investigations and addressing contract matters that may lead to litigation. Serves as the Company representative at mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings. Reviews settlement offers and makes recommendations about accepting or rejecting offers. Oversee and manage legal services specialists responsible for subpoena response, discovery and e-discovery, litigation holds and records management. Monitor pre-litigation and litigation matters and prepare reports for management review, diligence and audit requests. Provide strategic recommendations regarding reserves, settlements, and trial decisions. Manage legal reserves and assist with the preparation of legal department budget. Provide internal training and education on matters related to litigation and legal topics. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Deep knowledge of employment law (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, wage & hour), litigation processes and professional liability claims. Strong ability to develop and implement strategic legal approaches to manage risk and resolve disputes. Skilled in managing outside counsel, legal budgets, and internal litigation support functions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership. Proven experience conducting internal investigations and handling government inquiries. Effective in representing the company at mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings. Proficiency in managing discovery, e-discovery, litigation holds, and records compliance. Capable of delivering legal training and promoting compliance across the organization. High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters. Ability to manage multiple complex legal issues.

Qualifications

Education Doctorate (Professional or Academic) Juris Doctor (required) Licenses/Certifications None Required Experience 9+ years progressive litigation or litigation management experience with an emphasis in labor and employment law, general and professional liability claims or equivalent (required)