What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director and Managing Counsel, Litigation position at The J.M. Smucker Company?
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 available
In 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 culture
Manage discovery obligations and responses by collaborating with litigation support staff to provide outside counsel with potentially relevant documents and witnesses for litigation matters
Manage tracking of pending litigation matters, case status, and potential exposure
Represent the Company in mediations, depositions, and court, as needed
Value cases and design strategy to effectively mitigate risk while aligning with business goals
Liaison with and manage outside counsel
Provide legal advice and counsel to internal stakeholders
Maintain budget compliance through consistent management of outside counsel legal fees and litigation costs
Negotiate and manage responses to third-party subpoenas
Manage bankruptcy and other creditor/debtor claims, asbestos, transportation claims, and other general litigation matters
Provide additional assistance and engage in projects as requested by the Chief Legal Officer and/or Vice President, Litigation
The Right Place for You
We 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 school
License to practice law in at least one state and a member in good standing
10 years practicing law as an attorney with an emphasis on commercial litigation
Experience representing food or consumer packaged goods companies
Experience defending class action litigation
Experience with document intensive litigation matters, including active experience with e-discovery
Confidence and ability to make difficult decisions and take decisive action resulting in effective outcomes that support both legal and business goals
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with Company employees including executives
Ability to effectively establish, initiate, and direct legal strategy in a business environment
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required):
Trial experience
Working knowledge of regulatory law
Working knowledge of corporate finance
Learn 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
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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.
