Senior Counsel - Litigation

About the role

C.H. Robinson is seeking a dynamic Senior Counsel - Litigation to manage a diverse litigation portfolio, advise on HR and employment law matters, and serve as a trusted legal partner across global business units. The role involves process innovation, including the integration of AI and legal tech.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a high-volume litigation docket, including case tracking, overseeing outside counsel, developing case strategy, coordinating discovery, and evaluating legal risk across a range of civil lawsuits
• Assist with pre-litigation strategy, discovery, and document review
• Evaluate legal claims and litigation risk across departments and provide input on dispute resolution strategy
• Provide day-to-day employment law advice and business expertise to Human Resources and business partners, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Conduct research and risk assessments on employee-related matters including accommodations, terminations, investigations, and wage/hour issues
• Offer legal counsel to C.H. Robinson employees on a wide range of legal issues, including contracts, compliance, privacy, and operational matters
• Translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-focused guidance
• Collaborate with legal operations and Technology to evaluate, implement, and improve AI-driven tools and workflows to support litigation and internal legal processes
• Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks, optimize document management, and improve legal efficiency using AI and analytics

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited college or university
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum 5-7 years of licensed legal experience in litigation
• Ability to travel 15-20% nationally
• Prior experience working at a law firm, preferably in litigation practice, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple client matters and deliver high-quality legal work in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience supporting or managing litigation at scale (multi-jurisdictional or high-volume)
• Understanding of employment law and compliance across multiple states
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of Programs
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with legal and non-legal teams
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing complex legal matters from intake through resolution while exercising sound judgment and prioritizing business needs
• Ability to motivate and encourage change, able to get positive results in a very large, dispersed organization

Qualifications

• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Skills

• Proactive mindset
• Exceptional communication skills
• Legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Organizational and project management abilities
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to motivate and encourage change

Benefits

• Three medical plans
• Paid observed holidays
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pay

$119,800.00 - $202,300.00

Schedule

Work on-site from the Eden Prairie office 3-4 days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions.