Associate General Counsel
Job description:
The Associate General Counsel Litigation will serve as a key member of the Companys Legal Department and will primarily assist with managing the Companys active litigation and regulatory matters. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with general contract drafting, review, negotiation and management; providing legal advice on an as needed basis to business units within the Company; and assisting with management of the Companys regulatory compliance. This role will report to the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer.
This is an important role in a fast-paced, professional, and collaborative organization. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting with senior management, handling complex commercial litigation matters and working closely across the Companys departments to minimize risk while achieving strategic initiatives. A commitment to excellence, attention to detail and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges are critical to success in the role.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Litigation Management:
*Assist with managing the Companys litigation, including professional liability and general liability claims, class action claims, employment litigation, contractual disputes, internal investigations, and other litigation matters*Work with internal and external stakeholders, partners and outside counsel to manage risk effectively
*Prepare periodic reporting for the General Counsel that summarizes and distills the status of the Companys litigation profile
*Prepare for and attend select arbitrations, mediations, settlements conferences, critical depositions, significant hearings, and trials; periodic travel may be required
Regulatory Management:
*Assist in designing and overseeing the companys regulatory compliance program
Operational Excellence:
*Identify, design, develop and implement processes and tools, on behalf of the Legal Department*Operations Manager, for the oversight of litigation and regulatory compliance that utilizes data to drive results and advance business objectives
Other:
*Act as a valued member of team in developing a litigation strategy when managing resolutions or other special situations*Assist with the Companys compliance program
*Assist with due diligence and other pertinent workstreams
*Provide general legal advice across all business units of the Company, including sales, marketing, engineering, production management, and finance, among others
*Assist with drafting, review, negotiation, and management of contracts, including vendor contracts, real estate agreements, strategic partnerships, and government contracts, among others
Education, Experience, and Required Skills:
*J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school
*Admission to, and good standing in, any state bar or the District of Columbia bar
*10+ years of experience in litigation practice at a law firm and/or in-house environment, with experience in product liability claims preferred
*Experience with insured litigation and claims disputes preferred
*Ability to organize, integrate and analyze complex information from a number of sources
*Collaborative; able to establish and maintain strong partnerships with all stakeholders, ensuring their involvement and gaining their support to drive desired outcomes
*Sound and ethical judgment based on legal expertise, a deep understanding of the business objectives and an appropriate balancing of legal risks and business needs
*Process oriented and able to lead and effect process change and improvements
*Proficiency in Office 365 applications; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
*Excellent drafting, organization, and communication skills
Qualifications:
*J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school
*Admission to, and good standing in, any state bar or the District of Columbia bar
*10+ years of experience in litigation practice at a law firm and/or in-house environment, with experience in product liability claims preferred
*Experience with insured litigation and claims disputes preferred
*Ability to organize, integrate and analyze complex information from a number of sources
*Collaborative; able to establish and maintain strong partnerships with all stakeholders, ensuring their involvement and gaining their support to drive desired outcomes
*Sound and ethical judgment based on legal expertise, a deep understanding of the business objectives and an appropriate balancing of legal risks and business needs
*Process oriented and able to lead and effect process change and improvements
*Proficiency in Office 365 applications; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
*Excellent drafting, organization, and communication skills
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
- Company is experiencing Explosive Growth
- 250 yr old company
- Co. is synonymous with industry-leading qualitiy and innovation which has made it the brand of choice
- This job will be headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire at the corp. office
- Newington is situated in New Hampshire’s Seacoast Region, sixty miles northeast of Boston and sixty miles southwest of Portland. The town is borderedon three sides by the Piscataqua River and the Great Bay Estuary. The Town was founded in 1713 and is home to a well-planned mix of beautiful residential neighborhoods as well as bustling commercial and industrial districts.
- Core competencies: In House experience, litigation and product liability
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : 150000
Salary Max : 200000
Currency Type : US Dollars