Risk Manager & In-House Litigation Counsel

Southwest Value Partners (SWVP), a privately held real estate investment company, is seeking a talented Risk Manager & In-House Litigation Counsel to join its Legal Team. SWVP invests in institutional quality real estate in growth markets throughout the United States. SWVP has a disciplined and high energy approach to asset acquisition, operating execution, value creation, asset disposition, and development.

Under the guidance of the General Counsel, the Risk Manager & In-House Litigation Counsel is responsible for managing the company’s insurance, risk management, and litigation functions across corporate, asset, and construction-related operations. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring contract compliance, managing claims and renewals, and supporting loss prevention initiatives, all while working to mitigate litigation risk. The role involves close collaboration with insurance brokers, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders to support the company’s overall risk management strategy.

The environment at SWVP is fast-paced and dynamic, and the Risk Manager & In-House Litigation Counsel needs to work well both independently and in a group setting. The position reports to the General Counsel.

Responsibilities:

• Procure and manage insurance policies across corporate, asset, and development portfolios, including underwriting, renewing, and auditing policies in coordination with brokers and insurance counsel.
• Maintain the insurance renewal calendar and oversee premium allocations and broker commissions.
• Oversee claims management processes, including incident tracking, adjuster coordination, and quarterly claims review meetings, while managing outside claims advocacy counsel.
• Conduct contract compliance audits related to loans, leases, and other agreements, and process requests for Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
• Manage vendor certificate compliance, including the review and approval of waiver requests.
• Monitor and mitigate loss trends, staying informed of industry best practices to drive premium reduction efforts.
• Prepare and manage insurance-related financials, including department budgeting, deductible tracking, audit response, and expense analysis.
• Direct litigation management efforts focused on budget control, records retention, reporting, settlement negotiation, and readiness for audits and employment-related claims.
• Provide guidance on corporate structuring and employment matters to minimize litigation risk and ensure compliance.
• Lead negotiation efforts related to insurance, indemnity, vendor agreements, GMPs, and construction-related contracts.
• Travel to properties for on-site visits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, Law or related field required. Master’s or JD preferred.
• Risk Manager certification (e.g., CRM, ARM) a plus.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, or related legal/compliance roles, ideally within the real estate, construction, or asset management sectors.
• Strong knowledge of complex insurance structures, including OCIP and construction programs, high-deductible and large-retention plans, across a broad range of operational and enterprise risk exposures.
• Proven experience managing insurance policy procurement, underwriting, renewals, audits, and claims administration.
• Working knowledge of litigation management and legal processes, including settlement negotiations, budget oversight, and reporting for audits and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient with MS Office; expertise in Excel.
• Strong skills in insurance budgeting, and deductible tracking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Capable of working independently with minimal direction.
• Skilled at building strong relationships with a diverse group of individuals internally and externally.

Benefits:

• Generous medical, dental, and vision available first of the month following hire date, includes FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits
• 401k Matching
• Employee Discount Programs
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 11 paid holidays
• On-premises gym

Compensation: Salary $175k-$275k DOE plus bonus

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-5

Location: San Diego, CA

Travel Required

Southwest Value Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southwest Value Partners will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Salary : $175,000 - $275,000