Director, Attorney - Litigation Team Leadership

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We are currently seeking a talented Director, Attorney (Litigation Team Leadership) at our USAA corporate headquarters location in San Antonio, TX. As a dedicated Director, Attorney (Litigation Team Leadership), you will manage a team of Litigation Managers (paralegals). You will be responsible for workflow management, administration, developing employees' technical skills, and evaluating the performance of Litigation Managers. You will provide high-level technical advice and oversight into litigated cases. You will be accountable for delivering concierge-level, best-in-class member service experience through setting appropriate expectations, proactive communication, sound advice, and empathy. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position is based in San Antonio, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Manages a team of Legal Professionals dedicated to providing support for internal clients. Provides legal counsel and services of a moderately complex to complex nature. Applies broad or expert legal counsel within area of expertise to manage regulatory, compliance and litigation risk to USAA businesses. Oversee highly complex legal research to provide solution-oriented legal counsel to senior level business clients. Develops and oversees execution of strategy/business plan for area of responsibility. Engages and collaborates with other legal experts within the company and at times outside counsel. Apply critical thinking to review complex and non-legal material for legal implications that may pose a risk to the organization. Produces clear and concise written materials appropriate for submission to senior level internal clients. Prepare written legal positions involving highly complex and unique issues that require a high degree of independent legal thought and strategy for resolution. Act as a legal point of contact and proactively partners with Compliance and the USAA businesses to mitigate legal compliance and legal risk. Keeps abreast of any changes in regulations and laws advising appropriate organizational leadership of such changes. Advises senior executive management, including the Executive Leadership Team, on issues. Leads cross-functional assignments in the development and implementation of key initiatives. Anticipates opportunities and potential solutions and leads team through the problem resolution process. Builds and oversees a team of employees for assigned functional areas through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities. Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required. Admitted to the practice law in one state or a territory of the USA. Active member and in good standing of the bar in at least one state or territory 8+ years of experience practicing law within legal area of expertise. 3 or more years of direct team lead or management experience required. Advanced understanding of the function/discipline and demonstrated application of knowledge, skills and abilities