Director, Litigation Counsel

Location: New York

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* Job Title:

Director, Litigation Counsel

Location:

NYC or Frisco, TX  Department:
Legal

Reports To:

Chief Legal Officer
**** LEGENDS GLOBAL
**** THE ROLE
** We are seeking a strategic and experienced litigation attorney with 4–8 years of experience to join our legal team. This role will oversee a broad range of insured and uninsured litigation matters across jurisdictions, supporting a global live events business. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong litigation management, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* • Manage insured and uninsured litigation matters, including commercial, tort, and IP disputes.  
• Oversee outside counsel relationships, ensuring alignment with company strategy and budget.  
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk, strategy, and resolution.  
• Coordinate with insurers and brokers on coverage and claims handling.  
• Support internal investigations and pre-litigation dispute resolution.  
• Develop litigation protocols and reporting systems.  
• Assist with discovery, witness prep, and document production.  
• Monitor legal developments relevant to the live events industry.
** Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)*
* • Litigation Cost Management:
Maintain litigation spend within budget targets; track cost savings from early resolution or alternative dispute strategies.  
• Case Resolution Efficiency:
Average time to resolution for litigation matters; percentage of cases resolved favorably or without trial.  
• Outside Counsel Performance:
Timely reporting, adherence to budget, and strategic alignment; quarterly performance reviews.  
• Risk Mitigation Impact:
Reduction in litigation exposure through proactive legal guidance and early intervention.  
• Internal Stakeholder Satisfaction:
Feedback scores from business units on legal support and responsiveness.  
• Compliance & Reporting:
Timely and accurate reporting to insurers and internal stakeholders; adherence to internal protocols.  
• Process Improvement:
Implementation of new tools or protocols that improve litigation tracking, reporting, or efficiency.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
** Education and/or Experience*
* • J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.  
• 4–8 years of litigation experience, ideally with both law firm and in-house exposure.  
• Experience managing insured and uninsured litigation.  
• Strong understanding of civil procedure, insurance coverage, and risk management.  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.  
• Experience in live events, entertainment, or media industries is a plus.
** What We Offer*
* • Opportunity to work with a global leader in live entertainment.  
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.  
• Competitive compensation and benefits.  
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
** COMPENSATION
* * Competitive salary between $130,000-$140,000, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
** WORKING CONDITIONS
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* Location:

New York City or Frisco, TX — We're flexible on where you're based, with periodic travel (around once per quarter) to our headquarters.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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* NOTE:

** The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
* Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
* Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.
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