Senior Counsel - Litigation

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel and serve as a key member of BluSky's legal department. This is a litigation-focused generalist role with primary responsibility for managing a broad and active docket of disputes arising from BluSky's nationwide restoration and construction operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable handling a high volume of matters across multiple jurisdictions and brings practical litigation experience in the types of disputes common to the disaster restoration and construction industries.

 

Day-to-day, this attorney will manage litigation and pre-litigation matters involving insurance recovery and payment disputes, collections, mechanic's lien enforcement and defense, bond claims, bankruptcy and creditor's rights proceedings, construction defect and workmanship claims, personal injury and property damage defense, and disputes with commercial property managers, residential homeowner associations, and multi-tenant property owners. The role also requires the ability to advise on and handle employment-related litigation matters as they arise

 

Salary Range: $150,000- $175,000

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Insurance Recovery & Payment Disputes

• Manage disputes with insurance carriers and third-party administrators over coverage, scope of work, billing, and payment for restoration services.
• Draft demand letters, negotiate settlements, and escalate insurance recovery matters to litigation when necessary.
• Advise project teams on documentation best practices to support insurance claims and protect BluSky's right to payment.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on complex insurance coverage disputes and bad faith claims.

Collections, Liens & Bond Claims

• Manage BluSky's collections portfolio, including demand letters, payment negotiations, and escalation to litigation.
• Prepare, file, and enforce mechanic's liens, stop-payment notices, and bond claims across multiple jurisdictions.
• Defend against lien claims and bond actions brought by subcontractors, trade partners, and suppliers.
• Monitor statutory deadlines and ensure timely preservation of lien and bond rights on active projects nationwide.
• Handle disputes with commercial real estate management companies, multi-tenant property owners, and residential homeowner associations regarding outstanding receivables and payment obligations.

Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights

• Represent BluSky's interests in bankruptcy proceedings involving property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and other contracting parties.
• File and manage proofs of claim, motions for relief from stay, and related bankruptcy filings.
• Advise project teams and leadership on risk mitigation when contracting parties show signs of financial distress.

Construction Defect & Workmanship Claims

• Defend BluSky against claims alleging defective work, scope disputes, or failure to meet project specifications.
• Manage all phases of defect litigation, including investigation, expert coordination, discovery, and resolution.
• Work with operations and quality assurance teams to gather project documentation and assess liability exposure.

Personal Injury & Property Damage Defense

• Manage or oversee defense of personal injury and property damage claims arising from BluSky's restoration and construction operations.
• Coordinate with insurance defense counsel and BluSky's risk management and safety teams on claim investigation and response.
• Advise on indemnification, additional insured, and insurance tender strategies.

Employment Litigation (Secondary)

• Assist the General Counsel with employment-related disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, wage and hours, and other employment claims as they arise.
• Coordinate with outside employment counsel and support internal HR investigations when needed.

General Litigation Management & Legal Support

• Develop and execute litigation strategies across all matter types in coordination with th