Vice President of Litigation Operations

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic legal professional to join our team as Vice President and Associate General Counsel.  This role will be instrumental in managing the companys litigation as well as providing comprehensive strategic legal advice to our field operations team and other functions on a wide range of business compliance regulatory and other issues. The ideal candidate will be a proactive legal partner able to navigate the complexities of our business environment with integrity and strategic acumen.  Additionally the role will involve consulting with business units on compliance risk mitigation addressing customer issues responding to government inquiries and managing and reporting on legal operations and budget matters.

The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials and over 10 years of relevant private practice and inhouse experience. They will be an experienced and businessminded attorney a strong and decisive negotiator an efficient multitasker and a skilled people and project manager.

Responsibilities :

Litigation Management : Lead manage and oversee all aspects of the companys litigation administrative matters and other legal disputes including strategy budgeting and supervision of outside counsel.  Develop and implement litigation strategies that align with business objectives and risk tolerance. Represent the company in court proceedings mediations and arbitrations.  Analyze litigation trends and outcomes to inform future strategies and decisionmaking.

Operational and Business Advice and Counsel : Provide strategic legal counsel to our field operations teams and other business functions on legal matters regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.  Stay abreast of legal developments and best practices relevant to the companys operations.  Partner with crossfunctional teams to support business initiatives and projects with legal analysis and recommendations.  Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on critical legal and business strategies.  Draft review and negotiate contracts and agreements pertinent to field operations.  Provide training and guidance to field operations staff on legal and compliance matters.

Dispute Resolution and Investigations : Address customer issues and respond to inquiries from government agencies.  Conduct internal investigations and audits as required.  Ensure prompt and effective responses to regulatory and legal inquiries.

Regulatory and Compliance : Advise on and implement policies and practices that ensure ongoing compliance with federal state and local laws.  Collaborate with internal departments to support compliance initiatives and mitigate legal risks.  Develop training programs to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements.  Areas of emphasis include data privacy cybersecurity marketing consumer protection and employment matters.

Budgeting and Reporting : Monitor legal expenditures and assist in managing the legal departments budget.  Prepare profit and loss (P&L) and other reports related to legal activities.

Leadership and Collaboration : Supervise and develop a team of 5 legal professionals to ensure cohesive and comprehensive legal support.  Build and maintain strong and productive relationships internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Admission to a state bar and in good standing with the ability to practice law as inhouse counsel in Texas

Over 10 years of legal experience with a focus on litigation and business counseling

Strong subjectmatter expertise and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Excellent analytical negotiation and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure

Experience working in a corporate legal department preferred

Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities

Proficiency in legal research and writing

Strong organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated responsiveness and commitment to clients and problemsolving

Ability to manage internal and external support effectively and efficiently (e.g. attorneys paralegals consultants)

High level of discretion maturity and ethical integrity

Processminded with respect for existing processes and an eye toward identifying efficiencies and enhancements

Ability to work and coordinate across business units with an eye toward the bigger picture

Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs and business environments

Additional Information :

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for inperson collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

Our office is based in Plano east of I75 near E. Park Blvd just North of Historic Downtown Plano.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime