Counsel, Litigation & Operations
Public Storage is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic legal professional to join our team as Litigation & Operations Counsel. This role is instrumental in managing the company's litigation and providing comprehensive strategic legal advice to our field operations team and other functions on a wide range of business, compliance, regulatory, and other issues. The ideal candidate will be a proactive legal partner able to navigate the complexities of our business environment with integrity and strategic acumen. Additionally, the role involves consulting with business units on compliance, risk mitigation, addressing customer issues, responding to government inquiries, and managing and reporting on legal operations and budget matters.
Key responsibilities include leading, managing, and overseeing the company’s litigation, administrative matters, and other legal disputes, including strategy, budgeting, and supervision of outside counsel. The counsel will develop and implement litigation strategies that align with business objectives and risk tolerance, represent the company in court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations, and analyze litigation trends and outcomes to inform future strategies and decision-making. Additionally, the role involves providing strategic legal counsel to our field operations teams and other business functions on legal matters, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, staying abreast of legal developments and best practices relevant to the company's operations, and partnering with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and projects with legal analysis and recommendations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials and over 3-5 years of relevant private practice and/or in-house experience. They will be a business-minded attorney, a strong and decisive negotiator, an efficient multi-tasker, and a skilled people and project manager. The candidate should demonstrate a proactive mindset and a willingness to learn new legal areas, providing practical and business-oriented counsel. While not required, experience in government or regulatory investigations, laws related to marketing, data collection, and trade practices, or the self-storage industry or REITs more broadly is a plus. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, capable of independently managing legal matters and responding effectively to business needs.
Public Storage offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Employees are expected to work in the office five days each week, with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where all employees feel valued and included. As a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500, Public Storage provides a stable and reputable platform for career advancement.