Responsibilities Managing all aspects of litigation, including directing outside counsel for matters including: High exposure litigationCommercial disputesRegulatory agency disputesCorporate litigationAccident litigationEmployment litigation, including EEOC chargesCoordinating responses to discovery requests, including e-discoveryEstablishing, overseeing and coordinating the company's policies for record retention, e-discovery and service of process intake systemEstablishing and overseeing the operation of the company's case management and litigation tracking systemsManaging all aspects of regulatory reviews of the company's businessAnalyzing the root causes of litigation and devising litigation prevention strategiesHandling various requests for legal advice and related assistance, including presentations to the business on litigation and legal issuesLiaising with operations, transaction and compliance attorneys on litigation preventionFormulating early resolution strategiesRepresenting the company at mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, key depositions and court appearancesProviding and ensuring legal risk management for the company including initiation and steering of all activities appropriate for minimizing of legal risks for the companyEnsuring defense of as well as enforcement of the company claims against 3 rd parties in all legal issues in accordance with the company's policiesAssisting with the selection of and management of outside counselAdvising On Other Matters Reviewing contracts with customers, suppliers and othersRecommending contract language to minimize risk and avoid litigationAssisting with the creation and review of company policiesProviding training on legal and compliance matters to company personnelProviding other counsel and advice on legal matters that the Chief Legal Officer may assign from time to timeInteraction with executives and the board on both the status of litigation and litigation preventionQualifications D. degree from an accredited law schoolAt least 8 years of complex commercial litigation experience; prior in-house litigation experience strongly preferredFirst chair trial experienceCollaborative personalityComfortable working with executive management on litigation strategyAbility to adapt to change and work in a fluid environmentStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization and external partiesStrong analytical skillsSelf-starter with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines#J-18808-Ljbffr