Deputy General Counsel - Litigation

Join The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers as our Litigation Counsel — and Help Us Build Something From the Ground Up!

Here's an opportunity you don't see every day: The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers is searching for a Litigation Counsel to launch a brand-new function within our organization. This isn't just a job — it's a chance to build and lead a team from scratch, shape how it operates, and make your mark on a company that's been thriving since 1987.

Why Liberty? We're not your average insurance broker. We've been recognized as one of the Southeast's Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, ranked among the Top 100 P&C Agencies, and named a Best Workplace — and we're just getting started.

If you're an entrepreneurial spirit looking for a role where you can truly build, innovate, and grow — and you're ready to bring your JOB (Joy of Being!) to work every day — we want to meet you.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Litigation Counsel to join our Legal Team as our Deputy General Counsel. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience litigating restrictive covenant matters, including non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality disputes. This role also requires deep expertise in advising on pre-hire and post-hire candidate counseling, particularly in high-risk or competitive hiring scenarios. The successful candidate must be comfortable appearing in court for hearings, motions, and trials, and will play a critical role in shaping litigation strategy across the organization.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work across the business on high-impact issues, advising executives and teams on legal risk and dispute resolution strategies while balancing business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of litigation involving restrictive covenants, errors and omissions, and contractual disputes, from pre-litigation strategy through resolution, including trial or hearing.
• Appear in court to argue motions, attend hearings, and conduct trials as necessary.
• Provide strategic counseling on hiring and onboarding practices, including pre- and post-hire risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Move quickly to obtain or defeat temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions in restrictive covenant disputes, often on an expedited or emergency basis.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents related to disputes and settlements.
• Select, retain, and supervise outside counsel, manage budgets, strategy, and case outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice to business leaders on potential litigation risks, dispute avoidance, and contract enforcement.
• Develop and execute effective strategies for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
• Work closely with teams across Legal, Finance, and Operations to identify risks early and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare regular litigation reports and updates for executive leadership.
• Significantly contribute to the development of litigation protocols and e-discovery management systems.
• Monitor legal trends and regulatory developments that may affect the company’s litigation exposure
• Coordinate with the General Counsel on overall litigation strategy, prioritization, and resource allocation across the Legal Department.