Litigation Counsel

Litigation Counsel

Seeking a skilled Litigation Counsel to join our in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in litigation and dispute resolution, with a focus on managing and resolving legal disputes efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilites:

• Litigation Management: Oversee all aspects of litigation involving the company, including pre-litigation disputes, active cases, mediations, and appeals. Manage outside counsel as needed.
• Legal Strategy Development: Analyze and evaluate legal issues, develop and implement case strategies, all to minimize risk and achieve favorable outcomes in litigation matters.
• Drafting: Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, as well as work with the business to gather responsive information and documents in response to discovery.
• Risk Assessment: Provide risk assessment and advice to internal stakeholders regarding potential litigation, updates on active litigation, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Outside Counsel Spend: Review, audit, and track outside counsel invoices.
• Monitoring Trends: Stay updated on relevant legal developments, industry trends, and changes in laws that may impact the company.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Experience handling all aspects of litigation in a diverse array of legal areas, including commercial, employment, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of litigation processes in both state and federal courts, including a strong understanding of civil procedures, rules of evidence, and litigation best practices