Counsel Litigation

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Counsel, Litigation
The candidate will be part of the Legal Department’s commercial litigation team. Providing legal counsel, strategy, direction and management of cases and matters regarding a wide variety of commercial litigation and pre-litigation dispute-resolution matters. This attorney in this position will both manage active litigation matters and advise the company on actual and potential business disputes and strategies to avoid litigation. Will serve on various cross-functional legal and business teams working on projects and providing insights and advice from a risk management perspective. Manage or assist senior litigation counsel in managing the defense of a wide variety of commercial (non-employment related) litigation matters. Actively assist senior litigation counsel in engaging in all aspects of the litigation process, including assessing risk, developing strategy, partnering with outside counsel, reviewing pleadings and ensuring compliance with e-discovery requirements. Oversee and/or assist with responses to discovery requests and preparation and dissemination of litigation holds for commercial litigation matters. Manage and coordinate the Company’s responses to a wide variety of subpoenas and third-party requests for information. Advise the Company’s Risk Management department in connection with general liability litigation matters. Assist in preparing witnesses for deposition and trial testimony. Prepare for and attend depositions and mediations or assist senior litigation counsel with same. Assess and advise the organization and/or senior litigation counsel on various dispute-resolution and litigation-avoidance matters. Assist senior litigation counsel in providing day-to-day direction, strategy and legal advice to the business on non-employment dispute resolution issues impacting the Company’s supply chain, marketing, real estate, facilities, operations and information technology departments, as well as Company’s subsidiaries and related entities. Collaborate with other in-house counsel in the Legal Department on various litigation, dispute-resolution, and litigation-avoidance matters. Draft and review settlement agreements and confidentiality and protective orders. Assist senior litigation counsel and others with document retention initiatives for the Company. Help manage outside legal counsel budget, work and costs. Assist senior litigation counsel in responding to and/or lead in responding to non-employment governmental investigations. Serve on cross-functional teams and attend business meetings to provide legal advice to business partners to provide counsel on risk mitigation and litigation avoidance. Assist senior litigation counsel in various administrative matters, such as planning, budgeting, and strategy for the Legal Department and the Litigation Team. Review and provide advice and counsel to Legal Department colleagues on contractual terms relating to indemnification, arbitration, and limitation of liability provisions. 5 years of experience in litigation, e-discovery, pre-litigation, and related legal counseling of clients. 4 year college degree. Law degree from accredited law school. Demonstrated academic success in law school (top 25% of class). State Bar Membership. Preferred Qualifications: Large law firm litigation and/or litigation boutique experience preferred. Experience working on litigation cases as lead counsel or second chair role. Experience responding to discovery requests, handling e-discovery issues, taking depositions, attending and representing clients at hearings. Experience as lead counsel or second-chair counsel at trials, arbitrations or similar proceedings. Strong writing and editing skills. Strong verbal communication and advocacy skills. Experience with intellectual property or real estate litigation matters a plus.

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