Managing Counsel, Risk Litigation

For UCOP internal applicants, please login to the internal candidate gateway at: Jobs at UCOP

Position Base:
Oakland

Location:

UCOP - Franklin Building

Manages Risk Litigation practice areas relating to the University's self-insured liability programs (Employment Practices Liability (EPL), General Liability (GL), and Professional Medical and Hospital Liability (PMHL)), including supervising team of in-house litigators, as well as providing direct client service. Serves as a resource to subordinates on highly complex legal matters or problems involving the Risk Litigation practice areas; advises and renders opinions to senior management with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy;

works with representatives of the campus on developing and modifying practices and procedures to conform with legal requirements. Acts as liaison with outside legal firms and oversees retention of legal counsel, including via law firm panels. Exercises settlement authority pursuant to delegated authority. Represents the organization and oversees outside counsel in certain litigation. Keeps informed on legislation and case law developments affecting overall operations of the University or the Risk Litigation legal practice areas.

Manages Fiat Lux captive insurance relationship for UC Legal in coordination with the Office of Risk Services (OPRS). Expert in related insurance and insurance coverage issues.