Senior Counsel- Commercial Litigation

About the role

This position is responsible for managing a wide variety of commercial litigation matters and advising in-house business clients on mitigating litigation risk and maximizing business recoveries in a strategic yet cost-effective manner. The Senior Counsel will be part of the Global Litigation team in the Tyson Foods Law Department, primarily focusing on commercial litigation matters, including antitrust, bankruptcy, breach of contract, environmental, food labeling, securities, and tort claims. Experience with class actions, MDLs, and arbitrations is a plus.

Candidates should be familiar with legal concepts, practices, and procedures applicable to U.S. civil and administrative cases and should be able to develop and implement plans to effectively manage all phases of commercial litigation, from pre-complaint counseling to dispositive motion practice, discovery (including electronic discovery), expert testimony, trial, and appeal.

This is an onsite role located in Springdale, Arkansas. Relocation assistance is available. Remote or hybrid work is not an option.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket consisting of a variety of commercial matters.
• Serve as attorney of record for the company where appropriate.
• Manage and direct outside counsel’s workstreams, including hands-on participation to reduce legal spend and achieve business objectives.
• Work collaboratively with other legal staff members and exhibit professionalism to earn the trust of the company’s management team.
• Supervise other in-house attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants as needed.
• Some travel will be required.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of legal practice with experience in a variety of commercial litigation.
• Prior in-house counsel and/or private practice trial experience is preferred.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with outside counsel and behave ethically while exercising good judgment.
• Must be a team player who can effectively communicate with and respond to business clients in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plans.
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.