Consumer Product Litigation Associate - Firmwide

Foley & Lardner LLP; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 260.000 - 390.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Descripción de la vacante

Foley & Lardner LLP seeks an associate with 3-6 years of relevant experience to join the Consumer Law, Finance & Class Action Practice Group. The position may be based in any Foley U.S. office and involves work on consumer product safety, regulatory enforcement, and complex litigation with a focus on CPSC matters.

The successful candidate will handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and hearings, and will advise on government investigations and regulatory reporting. A J.D.

Formación

• Experience with consumer product safety, consumer protection, or complex litigation.
• Experience researching and drafting pleadings, motions, and managing document discovery.
• Experience advising on government investigations and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Advise and represent manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers on product safety and compliance.
• Work on CPSC investigations, enforcement proceedings, recalls, and remediation matters.
• Collaborate with Foley's national platform on regulatory counseling and complex litigation.

Conocimientos

Consumer product safety

Regulatory enforcement

Litigation

Educación

J.D. (ABA-accredited law school)

Descripción del empleo

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking an associate with 3-6 years of relevant experience to join the Consumer Law, Finance & Class Action Practice Group. This position may be based in any of Foley's U.S. offices. The associate will work with attorneys across Foley's national platform on sophisticated consumer product safety, regulatory enforcement, and litigation matters, with a particular focus on matters involving the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The associate will advise and represent manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, and other companies regarding consumer product safety and regulatory compliance issues. The practice includes CPSC investigations and enforcement proceedings, product recalls and remediation matters, regulatory reporting obligations, consumer protection claims, and litigation arising from product safety matters. The associate also will have opportunities to work on product liability, class action, and other complex consumer-related litigation.

Qualified candidates will have meaningful experience with consumer product safety, consumer protection, regulatory enforcement, or other complex litigation matters. Relevant experience may have been gained in private practice, government service, or a combination of both. Experience with the CPSC, the Consumer Product Safety Act, or other federal or state consumer protection laws and regulatory agencies is strongly preferred.

Candidates should have experience handling significant aspects of litigation or enforcement matters, including researching and drafting pleadings and motions, managing written and document discovery, preparing for and participating in depositions, and assisting with hearings and trial. Experience advising on government investigations, regulatory compliance, reporting obligations, product recalls, or remediation strategies also is valued.

The successful candidate will be a persuasive legal writer and oral advocate with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a collaborative, client-focused environment. The position offers an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with experienced consumer product safety lawyers, and develop a sophisticated practice spanning regulatory counseling, government enforcement, and complex litigation.

Strong academic credentials are required, and prior law firm or government enforcement experience is preferred. Foley values collegiality and the varied perspectives of its lawyers and seeks to make the practice both professionally and personally rewarding.

Applicants must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) where admitted to practice. Timely admission to the Bar of the jurisdiction in which the hiring office is located will be required as a condition of employment.

We Are Not Accepting Search Firm Submissions For This Position.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is between $260,000 - $390,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.