Litigation Attorney

Trek Bicycle Corp

Waterloo, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Bar Membership, Budgeting, Case Management, Communication Skills, Employee Benefits, English Language, Government Regulations, Healthcare, Legal, Litigation, Medical Genetics, Military, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Product Safety, Regulations, Research Skills, Risk Management, Safety Standards, State Laws and Regulations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Waterloo, WI
POSTED
13 days ago

A bit about us

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When youre on our team, youre taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and well give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!

Job Description

We are seeking an litigation attorney to join Treks legal team. This role will manage the company's litigation matters across a range of practice areas, working closely with internal business partners and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and direct a range of litigation matters, including product and premises liability, employment, and general civil and class action litigation
  • Supervise litigation strategy, budgets, and case timelines
  • Participate in all aspects of case management, including responding to pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing witnesses, and attending trial.
  • Conduct internal investigations and fact-finding in connection with disputes and pre-litigation matters
  • Draft and review settlement agreements and other litigation-related documents
  • Oversee regulatory inquiries and government investigations as needed
  • Advise on risk-mitigation strategies and initiatives
  • Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Wisconsin
  • 2+ years of litigation experience, either at a law firm or in-house
  • Experience with product liability and employment matters strongly preferred
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple matters simultaneously, and collaborate with different business units
  • Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets

Preferred

Familiarity with cycling industry products, safety standards, or CPSC regulatory matters

Trek Benefits:

Flexible and fun company culture

Competitive health care

PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Free life insurance & optional term life insurance

Competitive vacation package

401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)

12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay

Flexible holiday schedule 10 company holidays

Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)

Employee discounts on all product

Deep partner retail discounts

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

We are an E-Verify employer.

For more information, please click on the following links:

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

About the Company

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Trek Bicycle Corp

Trek Bicycle is a global leader in the design and manufacture of bicycles and related products. Trek believes the bicycle can be a simple solution to many of the world’s most complex problems, and is committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent people from using bicycles more often for transportation, recreation, and inspiration.

Our mission is to create products we love and take care of our customers.  We value our team, making sure the best is on the field. We value new ideas from anywhere, inspiring others with our positive energy, dealing with reality to make the tough calls, and getting things done fast- turning ideas into reality.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://trekbikes.com