Legal Counsel, Litigation

Job description

**Overview** Regent is a global private holding company focused on acquiring businesses and realizing exponential growth through operational improvements and strategic capital deployment. Since its inception, Regent has successfully acquired businesses from leading Fortune 500 and large-cap companies. Our investments span the globe and operate across a wide array of industry verticals, with a significant presence across the United States and Europe. We are seeking a **Legal Counsel, Litigation** to join our legal team. This individual will support litigation matters across Regent and its portfolio companies. The role will focus on managing active disputes, coordinating with outside counsel, and assisting with litigation strategy and risk assessment. This is an in-office position, based in Beverly Hills. **Responsibilities** - Assist with the management of active litigation and dispute matters involving Regent and its portfolio companies, including employment, commercial, regulatory, IP, and class action disputes. - Partner with our Legal team to develop case strategies and ensure consistent legal approaches across the portfolio. - Liaise with outside counsel on litigation matters, supporting the selection, engagement, and ongoing management of external legal partners. - Monitor case budgets, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure alignment with Regent’s objectives. - Conduct legal research and analysis to support pre-litigation strategy and dispute resolution efforts. - Assist with internal investigations and responses to demand letters or regulatory inquiries. - Support responses to subpoenas, regulatory exams, and investigations in coordination with external counsel. - Help prepare required reporting and documentation for regulatory matters. - Work with internal teams and external advisors on litigation-related insurance issues, including claims and coverage. - Partner with portfolio company leadership, finance, HR, and compliance teams on litigation-related issues. - Assist with developing internal processes to enhance litigation readiness and mitigate risk. - Maintain litigation tracking systems, case files, and reporting for internal stakeholders. - Provide updates to senior leaders on key matters. **Requirements** - JD from an accredited law school - Admission to the California or New York State Bar - 2–5 years of litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department - Strong foundation in managing complex litigation and disputes across multiple jurisdictions - Clerkship experience preferred, but not required - Experience with employment/labor litigation is a plus - Familiarity with corporate governance, employment law, and regulatory frameworks preferred - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong organizational and project management abilities - Business-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Regent, L.P. includes a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This accounts for the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is **$180,000 to $225,000****per year.**