Corporate Counsel - Litigation Management

• Managing and overseeing all phases of Department-managed claims and litigation from inception through resolution, including retaining and managing outside counsel, issuing and managing litigation holds, conducting investigations, overseeing discovery responses, and drafting or responding to demand letters.
• Collaborating with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to develop litigation strategy and budget management.
• Overseeing responses to subpoenas and other information requests.
• Preparing legal memoranda and researching various legal issues.
• Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements and related documents.
• Preparing and providing training to internal teams on litigation-related issues and best practices.
• Providing general legal advice, support, and services to ABC Supply and its subsidiaries and divisions on a broad range of topics and issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

• At least 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state or D.C.

• Strong understanding of civil procedure and litigation strategy.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Knowledge and experience in various areas of the law.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to persuade a wide range of audiences.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; advanced organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and properly prioritize pending tasks.
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
• An overall positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, and an ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently, either independently or in a team.

• Experience managing local or outside counsel.
• Experience with construction and/or product defect litigation.
• Familiarity with Article 2 of the UCC and related matters.
• Experience working with and managing support staff.
• Familiarity with Legal Tracker (formerly Serengeti) or similar legal matter management and e-billing solutions.
• Experience answering written discovery, responding to subpoenas, and taking depositions.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket
• 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested
• Employer paid employee assistance program
• Employer paid short term and long-term disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flex spending
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Litigation