Counsel – Litigation

World Wide Technology; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

Profit Sharing

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

World Wide Technology, Inc. seeks an experienced Counsel specializing in Litigation and Employment to join its growing legal team in Missouri. You will represent the company, guide pre-litigation matters, and coordinate with outside counsel.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and collaboration with business units to ensure compliance and practical business results.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate in Law is required.
• Licensed to practice law in Missouri or able to obtain admission from another state.
• Experience representing clients in court and administrative bodies preferred.
• Experience with employment and non-compete agreements.

Responsibilities

• Represents company in administrative charges and litigation coordination.
• Responds to subpoenas and legal requests.
• Manages legal holds and discovery procedures.
• Provides counsel on pre-litigation matters and risk mitigation.
• Assesses demands in business disputes, IP matters and civil litigation.
• Conducts legal research and supports various projects.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Presentation

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate in Law

Bar admission in Missouri

Job description

Why WWT?
World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the‑art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution on capabilities.
With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
A Brief Overview:
The Counsel will report to the Chief Counsel - Litigation and Employment. This position will work in a growing, dynamic, friendly legal department of a fast-paced IT systems integrator, serving as the primary litigation attorney, which includes directly representing the company in pre-litigation matters and managing outside counsel in litigation. Our legal team keeps pace with a rapidly growing and evolving company, providing practical advice while achieving business results.
Responsibilities:

• Represents company in administrative charges (EEOC and state agency; OSHA/NLRB; OFCCP) by researching matters, preparing responses, and communicating with agency and opposing counsel.
• Responds to document subpoenas and other legal requests.
• Manages legal holds.
• Provides practical advice and counsel on pre-litigation matters with goal of early resolution while protecting company.
• Assesses legal demands, including business disputes, IP matters, class actions, and other civil litigation.
• Other projects as assigned, including legal research.
• Meticulous attention to detail, including deadlines, procedure, and rules
  

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Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate in Law required
• A minimum of 3 years progressive experience in a related field
• Experience representing clients in court and administrative bodies, with defense experience preferred
• General experience with employment and non-compete agreements
• Experience independently investigating underlying facts and researching applicable rules and laws relevant to pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Prefer an individual with rigorous law firm experience, including client-facing communication
• JD and licensed to practice in Missouri (or willing to apply for admission from another state)
• Excellent communication and drafting skills
• Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills; sensitive to cultural differences within a global organization and resulting impact on work environment and legal compliance
• The successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical, flexible and proactive. This position is one that works side-by-side with business people from all functional departments/areas as part of the team
• Work is accomplished with direction on desired outcomes, but with independence and judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria. Takes calculated risks with consultation from leadership
  

Want to learn more about WWT? Check us out here: https://www.wwt.com/about
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $114,800 to $143,500 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
  

Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!
If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.
World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [e-mail].