Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation, helping the world`s most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customersBy offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, ansys helps companies solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination.
Summary
In this role, you will report to the associate general counsel, global ethics, compliance & risk and be a key member of the global ethics, compliance & risk team within the ansys legal departmentYour primary responsibilities will involve providing legal support on, and leading the day-to-day management of, the company`s litigation and risk management functionsYou will also assist other groups in executing important risk-related functions - e.g., assisting ethics & compliance with conducting internal investigationsSome aspects of the role`s responsibilities are global in nature, while others relate specifically to the united statesThe role will be located at ansys` headquarters in canonsburg, pa or remotely from any location within the continental united states.
Responsibilities
Provide practical guidance to the company with regard to litigation matters and lead the day-to-day management of the company`s litigation function, including:
Manage both offensive and defensive commercial and insured litigation matters
Responsible for formulating, re-assessing and driving strategy on pending and threatened claims and litigation
Coordinate and collaborate with in-house employment counsel regarding the handling of employment-related litigation matters
Investigate, assess and advise on or directly respond to pre-litigation claims and disputes
Investigate, and actively manage or directly handle local, state and federal agency investigations or actions involving compliance or other regulatory issues
Provide succinct and practical advice on risk, claim, litigation and regulatory issues to internal teams
Review and assess operational policies, processes and practices to identify, evaluate and mitigate claim and litigation risk
Both supervise and partner with outside counsel to ensure that all aspects of legal representation of the company are of the highest quality and provide day-to-day management of all aspects of matters, including strategic and tactical decision-making and critical review of written work product
Establish and manage budgets
Provide practical guidance to the company with regard to risk management and lead the day-to-day management of the company`s insurance function, including:
Understand, develop, and promote risk tolerance and risk management goals
Support the review, constant development and enhancements of risk management framework including but not limited to risk governance, organization structure, policies and procedures, three lines of defense, risk measures and metrics including risk appetite and risk limits, risk monitoring and escalation
Identify current state risk management activities and governance structure, formulate the required/desired state based on regulatory and best practices, conduct gap analysis and formulate the target operating model
Full oversite of the company`s insurance programs, including property & casualty, errors & omissions, cyber, directors & officers liability
Provide insurance coverage guidance to all areas of the company
Establish processes and procedures which ensure timely insurance renewals and reasonable premium allocations
Maintain excellent communication with executive management on policy changes, coverage needs, and critical claims progress
Ensure an efficient claims administration process
Interface with property insurance brokers and carriers
Coordinate on-site risk audits by broker and carrier
Provide strategic and tactical support to the company`s ethics & compliance program, including:
Assist with the handling of internal investigations
Work closely with the business leaders to ensure that company policies and procedures are in compliance with current laws and are being followed by the company
Provide legal counsel and support with litigation and risk management matters in the context of strategic transactions / acquisitions, including:
Due diligence, especially with regard to litigation and risk management matters
Negotiation / drafting of relevant reps and covenants in m&a deals
Liaise with leadership and insurance brokers on all acquisition related insurance matters
Interface with outside m&a counsel on m&a transactions, and collaborate with in-house counsel and other internal stakeholders on pre-close integration planning and post-close integration implementation
Minimum qualifications
Juris doctor (jd) degree from a u.sAccredited law school
Member in good standing of at least one state bar association
10 - 15+ years` experience in litigation and risk management
Knowledge and experience with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations related to risk management
Knowledge of tort law, insurance adjusting practices, risk management principles, and safety practices, principles, and theories
Insurance program management experience
Some experience with m&a and corporate transactions
Mix of law firm and in-house experience required, with a strong preference for prior in-house experience with a company with global operation
Preferred qualifications
Ability to spot and analyze complex issues and devise practical strategies and solutions
Strong communication skills (oral and written), with both legal and non-legal professionals and comfort working in a role requiring utmost discretion and confidentiality
Strong drafting and negotiating skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects simultaneously
Is flexible and adaptable - demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced working environment and work diplomatically and tactfully with others
An inclusive individual who thrives in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
Culture and values
Culture and values are incredibly important to ansysThey inform us of who we are, of how we actValues aren`t posters hanging on a wall or about trite or glib slogansThey aren`t about rules and regulationsThey can`t just be handed down the organizationThey are shared beliefs - guideposts that we all follow when we`re facing a challenge or a decisionOur values tell us how we live our lives; how we approach our jobsOur values are crucial for fostering a culture of winning for our company:
Customer focus
Results and accountability
Innovation
Transparency and integrity
Mastery
Inclusiveness
Sense of urgency
Collaboration and teamwork
Working at ansys
At ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary of leaders, collectively aiming to change the world with innovative technology and remarkable solutionsWith the prestigious reputation in servicing well-known, world-class companies, standards at ansys are high, met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head-onBecause at ansys, it`s about the learning, the discovery and the collaborationIt`s about the `what`s next` as much as the `mission accomplished`It`s about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can and will impact real people in real ways, forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy and ethics.
At ansys, you will find yourself among those eager to drive the world towards the next best thing with hands planted firmly on the wheel.
Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology so our customers can turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at lower costAs a measure of our success in attaining these goals, ansys has been recognized as one of the world`s most innovative companies by prestigious publications such as bloomberg businessweek and fortune magazines.
Ansys is an s&p 500 company and a component of the nasdaq-100.
For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com
Ansys is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of ansysUpon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.
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