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A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future The Director, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation, is a senior legal leader responsible for managing high-impact litigation and serving as a trusted ...

A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future The Director, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation, is a senior legal leader responsible for managing high-impact litigation and serving as a trusted ...

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How much do general counsel litigation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for general counsel litigation in the United States is $162,454.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $191,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a General Counsel Litigation do?

A General Counsel Litigation is a senior legal executive responsible for overseeing all litigation matters within an organization. They manage the company's legal strategy for lawsuits, regulatory actions, and dispute resolution, often working closely with external law firms and internal stakeholders. Their role includes assessing risks, advising leadership on potential legal exposure, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Additionally, they may help develop policies to minimize future legal issues and provide training to staff on legal best practices.

What is the difference between General Counsel Litigation vs Corporate Counsel Litigation?

AspectGeneral Counsel LitigationCorporate Counsel Litigation
Required CredentialsJD, bar admission, extensive litigation experienceJD, bar admission, litigation experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentIn-house legal department, strategic legal planningIn-house legal team, handling company-specific legal matters
Employer & Industry UsageLarge corporations, multi-industry sectorsCorporations across various industries, focusing on litigation
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

General Counsel Litigation and Corporate Counsel Litigation both require legal credentials and involve handling litigation matters within a company's legal team. The main difference lies in scope: General Counsel Litigation often encompasses broader strategic legal responsibilities, while Corporate Counsel Litigation focuses specifically on managing and defending litigation cases for the company.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a General Counsel Litigation, and why are they important?

To thrive as a General Counsel Litigation, you need an advanced law degree (JD), bar admission, and extensive experience in litigation strategy, case management, and legal research. Familiarity with legal research databases (like Westlaw or LexisNexis), case management software, and e-discovery tools is typically required. Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and communication skills are crucial for managing teams, advising executives, and representing the organization in complex legal matters. These skills and qualities ensure effective legal risk mitigation, successful litigation outcomes, and robust guidance for organizational leadership.

How does a General Counsel specializing in litigation typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A General Counsel in litigation works closely with various departments such as compliance, human resources, and executive leadership to proactively identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. This role often involves leading internal investigations, advising on potential disputes, and ensuring the organization's legal interests are protected during litigation. Effective communication and collaboration are essential, as the General Counsel must translate complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders and coordinate with external counsel as needed. Regular cross-functional meetings and updates help maintain alignment on case progress and strategic priorities.
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Infographic showing various General Counsel Litigation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $162,454 per year, or $78.1 per hour.
Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Elevance Health

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Elevance Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 331 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

166th of 261 rated insurance


Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2026-06-12

Position Title:

Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Job Description:

Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Associate General Counsel - Litigation is primarily responsible for managing a large litigation caseload, working closely with outside litigation counsel and internal business staff and leaders. In addition, this role is responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations for initiatives and projects developed in response to clients' overall objectives and needs and working as a strategic partner and decision maker with more senior leaders.

How you will make an impact:

  • Applies knowledge of one or more legal specialties with sound business acumen and knowledge of the business goals and objectives as they relate to the legal matter at hand.
  • Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate legal projects.
  • Contributes to overall results of an SBU or CEE unit and/or department.
  • Uses professional legal concepts and principles to contribute to development of company's concepts and principles.
  • May possess deep technical knowledge or broader scope of knowledge. Provides instructions to junior members of the department and concise, timely briefings to senior level business and legal management.
  • Routinely works on complex problems in which analysis of situations and/or facts require an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
  • Serves as a resource for other attorneys and paralegals as well as business clients instructing and advising on technical and tactical issues.
  • Assesses and mitigates risk.
  • Reports to management any identified business exposure and associated risks as well as mitigation techniques being utilized.
  • Responsible for managing litigation case load.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Requires a JD, current license to practice law, and a minimum of 9 years of specific industry and/or technical legal experience post licensure; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

  • Healthcare experience preferred.
  • Experience managing and owning case load preferred.
  • Experience managing outside counsel strongly preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $181,524 to $298,218.

Locations: Woodland Hills, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Denver, CO

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Director Equivalent

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

LEG > Attorneys

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.


Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.


How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.


We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.


Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.


The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.


Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.


Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.


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About Elevance Health

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Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Indianapolis, IN, US

Year founded

2004

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