Jobs
>
Chicago

    Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation, Investigations - Chicago, United States - Northern Trust

    Northern Trust
    Northern Trust Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

    Northern Trust background
    Description

    About Northern Trust:


    Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.


    Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity.

    With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.


    Role/ Department:
    Senior Legal Counsel-Litigation, Investigations & Regulatory Enforcement

    This position reports to the Global Head of Litigation, Investigation & Regulatory Enforcement group.

    The Litigation, Investigation & Regulatory Enforcement group has a global mandate, advising all Northern Trust entities on an array of legal matters, including pre-litigation business problems, corporate and representative litigation, government inquiries, cyber, privacy and internal investigations.

    This role will focus on general corporate litigation, litigation arising out of non fiduciary client services, internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters.


    The key responsibilities of the role include:

    • Manages and supports all aspects of pending and threatened litigation, new or ongoing investigations and a variety of regulatory enforcement matters for Northern Trust's Legal Department.
    • Develops appropriate strategy in consultation with senior internal counsel. Implements strategy and proactively coordinates deliverables with internal and external partners.
    • Reviews, revises and makes timely recommendations to senior internal counsel regarding memoranda, motions practice and draft agreements proposed by outside counsel.
    • Advises Northern Trust partners on litigation strategy and risk.
    • Oversees internal discovery efforts with or without outside counsel, including coordination with internal e-discovery team about document identification, searching, collection, and production.
    • Drafts, facilitates and implements legal hold notices.
    • Leads and supervises factual investigations in connection with a wide range of legal issues to identify problems and to support pending and potential litigation, investigations and regulatory enforcement.
    • Effectively and respectfully interacts with partners (e.g., relationship managers, Risk/Compliance, Tax, Legal Department, Human Resources) or external parties (e.g., regulators, other financial institutions, investigations staff) in the course of information gathering, as appropriate.
    • Conducts complex research and timely prepares summaries of findings.
    • Provides assistance in responding to regulatory inquiries and complaints.
    • Responsible for preparing partners, with or without the assistance of outside counsel or senior internal counsel, for deposition and trial/hearing testimony.
    • Supports team tracking and reporting requirements.
    • Handles assorted miscellaneous litigation matters with minimal supervision.
    • Researches and recommends hiring of and works collaboratively with outside counsel and other legal and forensic vendors.

    Skills/Qualifications:

    • Must have a valid license to practice law in Illinois and at least five years as a lawyer with a full-time business litigation practice advising clients in highly regulated industries.
    • Must have experience as the lead lawyer preparing witnesses and supervising complex discovery in business litigation.
    • Must have experience with subpoena and discovery responses, including document identification, collection, and production. A successful candidate will understand written and electronic discovery well-enough and will learn Northern Trust's data map well-enough to, for example, spot problems with discovery suggestions from outside or opposing counsel and advise senior internal counsel accordingly.
    • Must have familiarity with legal holds, document management applications (such as Everlaw, Relativity, Concordance, Nebula, etc.) and secure electronic document sharing (such as FTP sites).
    • This role requires collaboration, confidence, insightfulness and tech-savvy.
    • The candidate must have strong leadership, analytical abilities and judgment.
    • The position also requires exceptional communication and organizational skills to work effectively and cooperatively with internal and external clients, management and staff and to coordinate business functions with other departments on dozens of matters simultaneously.
    • This is a hybrid role located in Chicago, Illinois, and will work out of Northern Trust's offices in downtown Chicago at least three days per week.

    The successful candidate will benefit from having:

    • Represented financial services clients in litigation and regulatory enforcement matters.

    Working Model:
    Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)


    We have a balanced hybrid working model to ensure you get the flexibility you need, and the successful candidate will spend their time between working in the office and working from home.


    Working with Us:
    As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await.

    You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.


    Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.


    We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies Build your career with us and apply today.

    #MadeForGreater

    Reasonable accommodation

    Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

    We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

    Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.
  • DataBricks

    Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation and Investigations

    1 week ago

    DataBricks Chicago, United States

    GAQ424R4 · The Senior Counsel, Litigation and Investigations will manage the strategic defense of domestic and global claims and litigation and partnering with the Databricks Employee Relations team on complex and sensitive investigations. You will provide risk-adjusted advice on ...

  • Databricks

    Sr. Legal Counsel, Litigation and Investigations

    3 weeks ago

    Databricks Chicago, IL, United States

    GAQ424R4 · The Senior Counsel, Litigation and Investigations will be responsible for managing the strategic defense of domestic and global claims and litigation and partnering closely with the Databricks Employee Relations team on complex and sensitive investigations. You will be ...

  • Berkley

    P&C Litigation Specialist

    1 week ago

    Berkley Chicago, United States

    Company Details: · Berkley Human Services, a Berkley Company, is devoted to meeting the needs of Human Services Organizations. Our insurance policies are written through our Berkley affiliates, each of which is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company with a Financial Category of ...

  • CNA Insurance

    Complex Claims Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    CNA Insurance Chicago, United States

    You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest pot ...

  • State Farm

    Litigation Paralegal

    1 week ago

    State Farm Chicago, United States Full time

    Overview · We are not just offering a job but a meaningful career Come join our passionate team · As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. State Farm embraces diversity and inc ...

  • Keller Postman

    Docket Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Keller Postman Chicago, United States

    Keller Postman LLC is a national law firm that represents a broad array of clients as plaintiffs in complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels. We act for plaintiffs in federal and state court across a variety of claims and practice areas. We take on complicated cases—f ...

  • Kirkland and Ellis

    Business Development Assistant

    1 week ago

    Kirkland and Ellis Chicago, United States

    **About Kirkland & Ellis** · At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we ...

  • Crowell & Moring

    Export Controls Associate or Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Crowell & Moring Chicago, United States

    **Company Description** · Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally ...

  • Metra

    Manager, Claims

    2 weeks ago

    Metra Chicago, United States

    Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service. · Metra's Law ...

  • Kirkland and Ellis

    Firmwide Legal Education

    3 weeks ago

    Kirkland and Ellis Chicago, United States

    **About Kirkland & Ellis** · At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we ...

  • City of Chicago

    Digital Forensic Analyst

    1 week ago

    City of Chicago Chicago, United States

    **Job Number**:395013** · **Description** · BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT · - Digital Forensic Analyst · - Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) · **Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)** · **This position is open to the public and all c ...

  • Allstate

    Field Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Allstate Chicago, United States

    The world isn't standing still, and neither is Allstate. We're moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers' evolving needs. That's why now is an exciting time to join our team. You'll have opportunities to take risks, c ...

  • Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

    Associate

    3 weeks ago

    Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP Chicago, United States

    HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including subsidized Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short · - and Long-Term Disability and Profit Sharing. HPY offers hybrid opportunities for those employed ...

  • US Customs and Border Protection

    General Attorney

    2 weeks ago

    US Customs and Border Protection Chicago, United States

    **Duties**: · This position starts at a salary of $80, GS-11, Step 1) to $177, GS-14, Step 10) with promotion potential to $177, GS-14, Step 10). · In this position, you will become a key member of the legal team for The Office of The Chief Counsel. Typical work assignments inclu ...

  • Prescient

    Associate Director

    3 weeks ago

    Prescient Chicago, United States

    **TITLE**: Associate Director (Deep & Dark Web Intelligence)-Cyber · **PRACTICE AREA**: Cyber-(Deep & Dark Web Intelligence) · **LOCATION**:All Offices · **REPORTS TO**: Director / Managing Director · **FLSA**:Exempt · **WHY PRESCIENT?** · Prescient is a global risk management an ...

  • Allstate

    Moderate Represented Litigation Bodily Injury

    1 week ago

    Allstate Chicago, United States

    The world isn't standing still, and neither is Allstate. We're moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers' evolving needs. That's why now is an exciting time to join our team. You'll have opportunities to take risks, c ...

  • Vedder Price P.C.

    Project Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Vedder Price P.C. Chicago, United States

    Vedder Price's New York office is looking for a Project Assistant. This is an entry-level position offering a unique opportunity to learn about the various practice areas from the ground up. As a project assistant in these practice areas, you will work under the direct supervisio ...

  • State of Illinois

    Assistant Division Manager, Conciliation and

    1 week ago

    State of Illinois Chicago, United States

    **Agency** : Department of Labor · **Closing Date/Time**:06/02/2024 · **Salary**: Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/2024) $7,966/mo; Full Range $7,966 - $12,282/mo · **Job Type**: Salaried · **County**: Cook · **Number of Vacancies**: 1 · **Plan/BU**: None · **Resume is ...

  • Chubb

    Avp, Claim Manager

    1 week ago

    Chubb Chicago, United States

    Ensure the delivery of timely and effective claims service through supervision of a team of examiners and technical assistants at various experience levels · - Train, mentor and develop staff who are at different stages of their career and experience levels · - Provide advanced t ...

  • IFMK Law, Ltd

    Workers' Compensation Attorney

    1 week ago

    IFMK Law, Ltd Chicago, United States

    **About Us**: · IFMK Law is not just a legal firm; we're a community built on the foundation of understanding, collaboration, and inclusivity. Since our inception in 1990, we've been dedicated to providing exceptional legal services in Workers' Compensation Subrogation and Genera ...