Litigation Counsel

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Russia, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.

By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for a Litigation Counsel in our Mason, Ohio location. Responsibilities include:

• Manage and handle litigation and claims (including employment, product liability, contract, and warranty) and product safety, reliability, and risk issues for the Company. This includes preparing drafts of filings and discovery requests and responses in connection with pending litigation.
• Investigate and respond to charges filed with the EEOC and state human rights commissions as well as conduct internal ethics investigations.
• Experience with internal contacts which includes all personnel from several departments (including HR, Engineering, Marketing and Quality) at both headquarters and manufacturing and distribution facilities. Frequent contact with outside counsel and some outside vendors.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a law firm setting handling a wide range of employment litigation matters.
• University degree and a J.D. from a recognized law school required.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state, with the ability to obtain Corporate Counsel Status Registration if not licensed in Ohio.
• Ability to handle a broad range of employment law issues, including (a) drafting responses to EEOC/OCRC charges, (b) managing and working with outside counsel on employment litigation, and (c) conducting internal investigations and gathering/reviewing information.
• Ability to quickly learn other types of litigation (e.g. product liability, commercial, etc.) or experience with other types of litigation.
• Ability to write legal briefs and court-filed documents and complex correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with in-house, outside or opposing counsel, as well as a wide range of Company employees (HR, engineering, quality, and marketing).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Why Choose a Career With Us?

We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success. Our team members thrive because we prioritize:

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of "What’s Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
• Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disclaimer: This posting does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment or compensation. Compensation ranges and employment terms are subject to change at the company’s discretion based on skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, market conditions and geographical location.