Director, Corporate Counsel- Litigation

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and support litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and other legal proceedings involving the organization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel to develop litigation strategy, assess risk, manage case activity, and control legal costs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement documents, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents as needed.
• Advise senior leadership and business partners on legal risks, contractual obligations, and dispute resolution options.
• Monitor applicable laws, regulations, and legal developments that may impact litigation, regulatory enforcement, or business operations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients, outside counsel, advisors, and other third-party partners.
• Prepare legal analyses, recommendations, and reports to support informed business decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Ensure legal matters are handled in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable legal requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Active bar license to practice law and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house corporate legal experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and outside counsel.
• Strong knowledge of litigation management.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and business issues, provide practical legal advice, and balance risk with business objectives.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating settlement documents, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents as needed.

Other Skills & Competencies

• Sound legal judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may supervise others and may be responsible for the performance management, hiring, development and coaching of employees.

Travel

Up to 10% of the time.

Compensation

• Salary range: $225,000 – $250,000
• Incentive: Yes

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