Legal Counsel, Litigation

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The position of Senior Counsel, Litigation will manage assigned litigation related projects, including litigation brought by or against American Regent, and 3rd party litigation activities, as well as potential litigation. Essential functions of the position include effective management of outside law firms; coordination with insurers; internal communications, fact discovery, management of document production and witness preparation; and internally advising on litigation avoidance, strategy, and settlement. Position will conduct and participate in internal investigations. As part of a leanly staffed function, position may be assigned additional areas of support, and other projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage various types of party and non-party litigation projects, as well as potential litigation including, for example, product related litigation, employment litigation, personal injury, and contract disputes
• Provide strategic advice on assigned matters
• Effectively and efficiently manage outside litigation counsel within litigation budget
• Handle internal discovery requirements
• Conduct internal investigations or participate as member in investigations team
• Issue and manage legal holds, and manage litigation calendar
• Coordinate with insurers, and manage insurance coverage for Legal Department
• Record management ownership.