Counsel - Litigation

SuperMom's LLC; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven seeks an experienced litigation counsel to join its Irving, TX Legal team. You will manage a broad portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters nationwide, focusing on premises liability, personal injury, and general liability.

You will develop strategies, guide business leaders, and oversee outside counsel, e-discovery, and risk-mitigation initiatives in a fast-paced, retail environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active license to practice law.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, including high-volume portfolios.
• Strong background in premises liability, personal injury, general liability.
• Experience managing outside counsel and driving favorable business outcomes.
• Knowledge of litigation strategy, claims management, e-discovery, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters across jurisdictions.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Direct and manage outside counsel, including case strategy, budgets, and spend.
• Provide legal guidance to business leaders on claims, investigations, dispute resolution, and risk management.
• Oversee e-discovery, including preservation, collection, review, and production of documents.
• Analyze litigation trends and claims data to identify emerging risks and proactive solutions.
• Develop and enhance litigation processes, reporting, and governance practices.
• Support compliance, policy development, training, and enterprise-wide risk reduction initiatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Stakeholder management

External counsel management

Risk management

Legal strategy

Communication

Project management

E-discovery familiarity

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

e-discovery tools

Job description

## Counsel - LitigationApply: SSC Irving TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26\\_5546*7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to \"activate awesome\" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.*This position will be located 100% in the Irving, TX Corporate OfficePosition Summary7-Eleven is seeking an highly accomplished, experienced litigation attorney to join its Legal team as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor. This role will manage a significant portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters across the United States and Canada, with a primary focus on premises liability, personal injury, and general liability claims. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused legal counsel, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and help drive effective risk management strategies that support company objectives.**Key Responsibilities*** Manage and oversee a high-volume portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions.* Develop and execute litigation strategies in alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance.* Direct and manage outside counsel, including case strategy, performance, budgets, and overall legal spend.* Provide legal guidance to business leaders on claims, investigations, dispute resolution, and risk management issues.* Oversee litigation support resources and manage all aspects of e-discovery, including preservation, collection, review, and production of documents.* Analyze litigation trends and claims data to identify emerging risks and recommend proactive solutions* Develop and enhance litigation processes, reporting, and governance practices to improve efficiency and consistency.* Support compliance, policy development, training, and enterprise-wide risk reduction initiatives.**Preferred Qualifications*** Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active license to practice law.* 5+ years of litigation experience, including management of complex or high-volume case portfolios.* Strong background in premises liability, personal injury, general liability, or related litigation matters.* Demonstrated success managing outside counsel and driving favorable business and legal outcomes.* Knowledge of litigation strategy, claims management, e-discovery, and risk mitigation practices.* Excellent legal judgment, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.* Experience supporting large retail, restaurant, hospitality, franchise, or consumer-facing organizations.* Familiarity with litigation analytics, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives.* A collaborative, business-oriented approach with the ability to influence stakeholders and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment#LI-KA1