Director and Managing Counsel, Litigation
Job Description
The J.M. Smucker Company Director and Managing Counsel, Litigation Your Opportunity as the Director and Managing Counsel, Litigation. The Director, Litigation manages non-employment litigation and claims. The position also provides various business units with strategic advice and legal counsel regarding legal issues.Location: Working Remote USA or Hybrid Work arrangements availableIn this role you will:Manage non-employment litigation which includes, but is not limited to, the following:Create legal strategies for litigation matters consistent with the Company's risk tolerance, business objectives, available resources, values and cultureManage discovery obligations and responses by collaborating with litigation support staff to provide outside counsel with potentially relevant documents and witnesses for litigation mattersManage tracking of pending litigation matters, case status, and potential exposureRepresent the Company in mediations, depositions, and court, as neededValue cases and design strategy to effectively mitigate risk while aligning with business goalsLiaison with and manage outside counselProvide legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholdersMaintain budget compliance through consistent management of outside counsel legal fees and litigation costsNegotiate and manage responses to third-party subpoenasManage bankruptcy and other creditor/debtor claims, asbestos, transportation claims, and other general litigation mattersProvide additional assistance and engage in projects as requested by the Chief Legal Officer and/or Vice President, LitigationThe Right Place for YouWe are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.What we are looking for:Minimum Requirements:Law Degree from an accredited law schoolLicense to practice law in at least one state and a member in good standing10+ years practicing law as an attorney with an emphasis on commercial litigationExperience representing food or consumer packaged goods companiesExperience defending class action litigationExperience with document intensive litigation matters, including active experience with e-discoveryConfidence and ability to make difficult decisions and take decisive action resulting in effective outcomes that support both legal and business goalsAbility to communicate effectively and efficiently with Company employees including executivesAbility to effectively establish, initiate, and direct legal strategy in a business environmentAbility to travel up to 10% of the timeAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):Trial experienceWorking knowledge of regulatory lawWorking knowledge of corporate financeLearn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program, Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business, Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. Follow us on LinkedIn.The J. M. Smucker Company (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr