Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on high-impact cases, providing strategic guidance and recommendations for appropriate resolution, including settlement, mediation, or trial.
• Serve as a key legal partner to business leaders, collaborating across functions to anticipate legal risks, support initiatives, and deliver timely, practical legal solutions aligned with organizational priorities and values.
• Manage outside attorneys in all aspects of litigation facing the enterprise, including construction defects, personal injury, environmental, employment, land use, and contract disputes.
• Manage matter-level financial responsibilities, including oversight of moderate outside counsel and settlement spend, budget tracking, and cost-conscious decision-making consistent with approved frameworks and escalation thresholds.
• Assist in the preparation of litigation and risk reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, outside auditors, and internal business clients.
• Responsible for establishing and assuring compliance with case management strategies to further the business goals of the company.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial, including coordinating preparation sessions and advising on testimony strategy.
• Lead and mentor lower-level attorneys and legal professionals, providing guidance on complex matters, reinforcing best practices, and supporting professional development and performance expectations.
• Absorb and respond to an array of departmental administrative matters, budgetary and compliance activities, internal investigations, and other legal matters as they arise.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• 10-15 years of relevant legal experience, with a preference for some experience managing in-house litigation at a publicly traded corporation.
• Experience advising executive leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and risk-management matters.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and external counsel.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing legal risk with business growth.
• Prior experience in a senior in-house legal role or comparable law firm position.

Qualifications

• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with legal research and analysis.
• Knowledge of legal ethics and professional conduct.

Benefits

• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.

Pay

• Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

• Details about schedule are not specified in the job posting.