Corporate Litigation Counsel

Overview

A technology company transforming the automotive industry is seeking a virtual Commercial Disputes & Litigation Counsel to join their Legal team. This role involves managing the company’s commercial disputes and litigation strategy, supporting day-to-day litigation activities, and collaborating with internal business teams to provide legal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on litigation strategy and manage day-to-day dispute and litigation matters, including pre-litigation activities.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests, prepare court filings and briefs, prepare witnesses, conduct depositions, attend court as necessary, and respond to third-party subpoenas.
• Collaborate with internal business teams to address and resolve business dispute needs, providing timely and clear legal advice.
• Analyze potential litigation risks and develop creative, practical solutions aligned with the company’s risk tolerance.
• Handle or assist with arbitrations, mediations, and investigations.
• Manage litigation holds and oversee document and data collection and review for discovery, including coordination with eDiscovery vendors.
• Develop and manage a nationally distributed panel of outside counsel.
• Partner with business units to develop and improve litigation policies and processes, including litigation holds, eDiscovery, and subpoena responses.
• Create and maintain litigation management tools and metrics to track case status and monitor trends.
• Provide periodic and as-needed litigation status updates and reports to key stakeholders.
• Stay current on emerging litigation trends, tools, and laws relevant to the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of commercial litigation experience, including at least 3 years of litigation management experience in an in-house legal setting.
• Proven track record managing litigation functions in-house, preferably within technology companies serving B2B customers.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to provide practical legal advice.
• Adaptable and resilient with sound judgment to assess real risks and apply logical solutions.
• Experience litigating a variety of commercial and contractual disputes on both plaintiff and defendant sides; debt collection experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of the end-to-end litigation process, legal research, eDiscovery, and contract drafting and interpretation.
• Ability to work independently under pressure with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, providing clear and concise business-friendly advice.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to drive timely resolutions aligned with business objectives.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary for 50% or more of the workday.
• Proficiency in computer use, including typing, navigating software applications, and using a mouse or trackpad.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages determined by experience, skillset, location, business needs, and market demands.
• Multiple medical plans including high deductible and low-cost options.
• Company-sponsored paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Generous paid time off including uncapped vacation days, paid sick days, company holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other legally required paid leaves.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional stock earning opportunities.
• Retirement planning through a 401(k) plan.

Location

This is a virtual/remote position.

Additional Information

• No immigration or work visa sponsorship will be provided for this position.
• The employer is committed to an inclusive and equal opportunity work environment, free from discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or special needs upon request.