Leads strategic legal guidance for mass tort, multidistrict litigation, class action, claims, and settlement programs. Oversees legal strategies, contracts, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, litigation workflows, claimant data, and client engagements. Develops innovative, AI-enabled legal solutions, manages business development, mentors legal professionals, and maintains senior relationships with law firms, administrators, vendors, and court-appointed stakeholders.
The Opportunity
As a Claims Analytics - Mass Tort & Litigation Director, you will provide strategic legal guidance and support across various industries, focusing on minimizing legal risks and maintaining compliance with regulations. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will collaborate with different teams to drive business objectives and offer comprehensive legal solutions to internal stakeholders and clients. As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making impactful decisions and overseeing multiple projects while maintaining executive-level client relations. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are foundational to our success. You will cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, leveraging our collective strength.
In this role at PwC, you will develop new ideas, solutions, and structures, driving thought leadership and promoting technological advances. You will identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the firm, adhering to professional and technical standards. Your role is crucial in shaping the direction of client engagements and mentoring the next generation of leaders, creating a healthy working environment while maximizing client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Providing strategic legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders and clients across various industries
- Leading the development and implementation of legal strategies to minimize risks and maintain compliance with regulations
- Overseeing contract negotiation and dispute resolution processes to protect organizational interests
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives and enhance client engagements
- Managing legal project workflows and confirming timely delivery of services
- Developing policies and guidelines to support corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Utilizing analytical thinking and AI fluency to innovate legal solutions and improve service delivery
- Preparing legal documents and strategies for litigation and regulatory matters
- Promoting a culture of inclusion and teamwork within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) team
- Mentoring and coaching junior team members to cultivate their potential and professional growth
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 9 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Law/Legal Studies, Marketing
- Leading complex mass tort, multidistrict litigation (MDL), class action, claims, and settlement programs across claims administration, litigation support, legal services, consulting, or similar professional services environments
- Overseeing claimant and case data management, Plaintiff Fact Sheet administration, litigation portals and workflows, notice campaigns, claims intake and processing, and payment or distribution administration
- Cultivating senior-level relationships with plaintiff law firms, settlement administrators, special masters, trustees, court-appointed neutrals, vendors, and other key stakeholders across the mass tort, MDL, and class action ecosystem
- Demonstrating proficiency in contract negotiation and dispute resolution
- Utilizing analytical thinking to drive strategic legal solutions
- Leading initiatives in regulatory compliance and corporate governance
- Excelling in AI-human collaboration and digital tooling
- Developing innovative legal strategies and policies
- Cultivating potential through mentoring and leadership
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As a Claims Analytics - Mass Tort & Litigation Director, you will provide strategic legal guidance and support across various industries, focusing on minimizing legal risks and maintaining compliance with regulations. Within our Risk & Regulatory practice, you will collaborate with different teams to drive business objectives and offer comprehensive legal solutions to internal stakeholders and clients. As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making impactful decisions and overseeing multiple projects while maintaining executive-level client relations. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are foundational to our success. You will cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, leveraging our collective strength.
In this role at PwC, you will develop new ideas, solutions, and structures, driving thought leadership and promoting technological advances. You will identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the firm, adhering to professional and technical standards. Your role is crucial in shaping the direction of client engagements and mentoring the next generation of leaders, creating a healthy working environment while maximizing client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Providing strategic legal guidance and support to internal stakeholders and clients across various industries
- Leading the development and implementation of legal strategies to minimize risks and maintain compliance with regulations
- Overseeing contract negotiation and dispute resolution processes to protect organizational interests
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives and enhance client engagements
- Managing legal project workflows and confirming timely delivery of services
- Developing policies and guidelines to support corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Utilizing analytical thinking and AI fluency to innovate legal solutions and improve service delivery
- Preparing legal documents and strategies for litigation and regulatory matters
- Promoting a culture of inclusion and teamwork within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) team
- Mentoring and coaching junior team members to cultivate their potential and professional growth
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 9 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Law/Legal Studies, Marketing
- Leading complex mass tort, multidistrict litigation (MDL), class action, claims, and settlement programs across claims administration, litigation support, legal services, consulting, or similar professional services environments
- Overseeing claimant and case data management, Plaintiff Fact Sheet administration, litigation portals and workflows, notice campaigns, claims intake and processing, and payment or distribution administration
- Cultivating senior-level relationships with plaintiff law firms, settlement administrators, special masters, trustees, court-appointed neutrals, vendors, and other key stakeholders across the mass tort, MDL, and class action ecosystem
- Demonstrating proficiency in contract negotiation and dispute resolution
- Utilizing analytical thinking to drive strategic legal solutions
- Leading initiatives in regulatory compliance and corporate governance
- Excelling in AI-human collaboration and digital tooling
- Developing innovative legal strategies and policies
- Cultivating potential through mentoring and leadership
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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