The Safety & Insurance Litigation team oversees and manages litigation and claims arising out of Uber's insurance policies. In doing so, the team works hand-in-hand with our insurance partners and outside counsel to drive solutions and innovate. This innovative team also works across Uber's business teams, from operations to safety, to evaluate and manage risk.
Insurance for drivers and riders is a critical part of our business, and we are constantly innovating in this area. The Uber legal team is currently searching for a Safety & Insurance High Exposure Litigation Counsel, with expertise in the insurance defense industry and experience managing catastrophic litigation.
What You'll Do
- Manage a portfolio of high risk claims and litigation in a region of the US.
- Lead outside counsel on case strategy.
- Work across our business and legal teams on risk management initiatives.
- Cross collaborate with business leaders across the company to provide guidance on litigation risk.
- Draft and review various court documents such as: pleadings, discovery, and motions.
- A minimum of 8 years of insurance company or law firm experience with specific experience handling high-severity matters.
- J.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- In-house experience is strongly preferred, with significant experience managing a case through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution and trial (both state and federal).
- Experience litigating, evaluating and leading catastrophic claims.
- Experience with insurance, bad faith and/or coverage.
- Ability to manage cases through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution and trial.
- Solid case evaluation abilities, critical thinking skills and the capacity to oversee a large portfolio of matters.
- Deposition experience (including presenting witnesses).
- First chair mediation or trial experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills and highly collaborative with both business leaders and legal groups, with a proven ability to build relationships, gain credibility and trust, and partner across functions to build consensus.
- Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable guidance for non-legal audiences.
- Curiosity, along with the ability to spot issues, get to the heart of a matter, and articulate plans to address them.
- Passionate about your work and a desire to have a big impact.
- Embody the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability.
- Enthusiastic about Uber!
For Chicago, IL-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $228,000 per year - USD $253,000 per year.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is USD $253,000 per year - USD $281,000 per year.
For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan. You will also be eligible for various benefits.
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You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Skills Required
- At least 8 years of insurance company or law firm experience handling high-severity matters
- Juris Doctor degree
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state
- In-house legal experience
- Significant experience managing cases through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution, and trial in state and federal courts
- Experience litigating, evaluating, and leading catastrophic claims
- Experience with insurance, bad faith, or coverage matters
- Deposition experience, including presenting witnesses
- First-chair mediation or trial experience
- Strong case evaluation, critical thinking, and portfolio management abilities
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable guidance for non-legal audiences
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