Senior Counsel, Litigation

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced litigator to manage a diverse litigation and pre-litigation docket with creative dispute resolution skills. This is a remote position reporting to the Vice President of Global Litigation & Legal Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of in-house litigation support from initiation through resolution, including record retention/legal holds, discovery, witness interviews, mediations/arbitrations, trials, and appeals
• Independently develop litigation strategies and manage lawsuits and subpoena responses, including early case assessments, exposure analyses, and disposition goals
• Proactively identify and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential litigation
• Select, direct, and collaborate with outside counsel to achieve favorable outcomes
• Work collaboratively with legal departments, Finance, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, and other functions
• Develop and manage litigation budgets effectively
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Litigation

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Current bar admission in good standing
• Minimum of 10 years of combined relevant experience in law firm and in-house legal department settings
• Strong litigation background with comprehensive knowledge of pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures
• Preference for candidates with experience in life sciences companies
• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills
• Exceptional analytical, legal research, drafting, writing, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Strong judgment and ability to present ideas logically
• Client-focused with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to interact with senior business leaders, vendors, customers, and third parties
• Ability to resolve conflicts, overcome resistance, and facilitate consensus
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and risk tolerance
• Collaborative approach suitable for a global organization
• Ability to work independently on complex legal matters with minimal supervision
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to learn new business areas and legal topics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with life sciences companies

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $139,500.00 - $235,175.00 (pre-tax), actual pay may vary based on experience and location
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase program
• 11 paid holidays and 18 PTO days accrued annually
• Volunteer time off
• Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except where state paid family leave applies)
• Benefits eligibility may vary based on collective bargaining agreements or other rules

Location

• Remote position

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and Federal Contractor. Hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations for the employment process are available upon request and considered on a case-by-case basis.