AVP, Litigation Counsel

Who We Are
Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services.
With a corporate purpose of 'In Pursuit of Better,' Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company's footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.
What We Value: Our Culture
Our people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.
At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees' voices and support an inclusive culture.
Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.
Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

• Learners - We learn from our challenges and successes
• Leaders - We commit to continuous improvement
• Enthusiasts - We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
• Achievers - We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
• Partners - We deliver value and positive impact to our partners

Grow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
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Who We Are
Revantage is a Blackstone Company that provides a highly skilled employee base, best-in-class processes, and state-of-the-art technology to multiple Blackstone real estate portfolio companies. Sectors include Hospitality, Industrial, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Senior Housing, and Manufactured Homes.
Revantage, headquartered in Chicago, is one of three global offices that includes Revantage Asia and Revantage Europe.
What We Value: Our Culture
Creating a culture that inspires change and momentum require the right team. We know what it takes to lead an industry and are looking for leaders who seek constant growth, want to excel, and continuously improve upon themselves and the industry. The culture at Revantage is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

• Achievers - We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams.
• Enthusiasts - We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible.
• Leaders - We commit to continuously improve our performance.
• Learners - We learn from our challenges and successes.
• Partners - We deliver value and positive impact to our partners.

Why This Role Is Valuable
The Litigation Management team oversees, supports, and prepares regular reports regarding insured and uninsured claims and litigation by and against portfolio companies and other real estate partners. The AVP, Litigation Counsel role will provide day-to-day support to members of the Litigation Management team, the Legal Department, outside counsel, and portfolio company stakeholders. The AVP, Litigation Counsel is expected to forge a close collaborative partnership throughout Revantage, Blackstone, and portfolio companies, as well as with various external stakeholder groups.
This position is based out of Revantage's office in Dallas, TX.
How You Add Value

• Select, retain, and supervise outside counsel, including coordinating with law firms on onboarding and managing budgets for newly arising and legacy tail liability claims impacting Blackstone portfolio companies.
• Develop and oversee implementation of litigation strategies and resolution plans to achieve optimal, timely, and cost-effective outcomes for newly arising and legacy tail liability claims impacting Blackstone portfolio companies.
• Serve as strategic legal partner to stakeholder clients, providing advice and counsel on business practices, risk avoidance/mitigation, and legal compliance; provide timely reports on substantive developments in legal matters.
• Identify, collaborate, and coordinate with key stakeholders (within legal and in the business; internal and external) in resolving disputes or claims before litigation is filed.
• Lead and manage issues that may pose a potential risk to the company, including responding to subpoenas, and assisting/guiding internal/external investigations or inquiries.
• Review and revise court filings prepared by outside counsel, including pleadings and substantive motions.
• Attend arbitrations, mediations, settlement conferences, trials, critical depositions (e.g., Corporate Representative), and significant hearings and court events; travel may be required.
• Oversee all aspects of internal discovery process, including reviewing and developing strategy on discovery requests and responses, collecting and producing internal documents, coordinating e-discovery, identifying and interviewing witnesses, and participating in key witness testimony preparations.
• Manage reputational and brand protection as well as follow escalation protocols.
• Prepare and present various internal and external reports on litigation and legal issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Role
Required:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) and currently licensed to practice law with willingness to become licensed in Texas or Illinois.
• In-house and law firm experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant litigation experience (first or second chair trial and deposition experience preferred).
• Must be a resourceful self-starter, routinely taking initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to a variety of audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strict adherence to attorney/client confidentiality obligations.
• Team player that can thrive and lead in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.
• Excellent organizational, process development and project management skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving business strategies.
• Sound judgment and keen ability to weigh strengths and weaknesses of claims and defenses.
• Adept in navigating and simplifying complex matters of law.
• Advanced computer skills in PPT, Excel, Word, and email applications.

Perks for You

• Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)
• Work-life balance offerings include:
  • Hybrid Work Policy
  • Productivity Hours - weekly meeting-free work time
  • Summer Fridays
  • Work From Anywhere Month
• In-house and external learning & development opportunities
• Generous health insurance and wellness benefits

EEO Statement
Revantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]