Staff Counsel - Litigation

Staff Counsel supporting the Company’s national warranty litigation function by managing automotive warranty litigation matters and partnering with internal clients and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned warranty litigation matters within a national, high-volume docket, including case assessment, investigation, and oversight of key milestones through resolution
• Partner with outside counsel on case strategy, motion practice, settlement evaluation, and reporting; help ensure adherence to litigation guidelines and budgets
• Support the Warranty Early Resolution Program by identifying suitable matters, coordinating required information, and assisting with execution and tracking of outcomes
• Coordinate discovery activities as needed, including document preservation/collection, written discovery tracking, deposition support, and coordination with internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Customer Care, Engineering, Quality, and Field teams) to gather facts and documents to support defense and resolution
• Contribute to the development and implementation of national strategies designed to manage risk/exposure and cost of defense

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree with a strong academic background
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an outside law firm setting, preferably in a litigation practice
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or experience in engineering or technical field or interest in automobile mechanics
• Experience developing litigation strategy, including early resolution approaches and cost-containment initiatives
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases while demonstrating leadership to develop creative, cost-effective litigation strategies
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to critical deadlines

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional challenges
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including shut-down from December 24th through New Year’s Day), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution regardless of employee contributions
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance, group accident, critical illness, and other coverage options
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and immediate families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually