Director, Corporate Counsel- Litigation

AMETEK, Inc.; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a Director, Corporate Counsel- Litigation to lead strategic litigation support and partner with senior leadership. You will oversee disputes, work with external counsel, and guide risk‑aware decisions across the organization from Berwyn, PA.

The role requires a JD, an active U.S. bar license, and at least 10 years of in‑house or law‑firm experience in litigation management and settlement negotiations. Travel up to 10% may apply.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Active bar license to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house.
• Experience managing litigation, claims, and working with outside counsel.
• Strong knowledge of litigation management and risk assessment.
• Ability to advise on legal risks and align with business objectives.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating settlement documents and other legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and other proceedings.
• Partner with stakeholders and outside counsel to develop litigation strategy and control costs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement documents and confidentiality agreements.
• Advise senior leadership on legal risks, obligations, and dispute options.
• Monitor laws and regulations impacting litigation and operations.
• Maintain relationships with internal clients, outside counsel, and third parties.
• Prepare legal analyses and reports to support risk mitigation and decision making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethics, and legal requirements.

Skills

Litigation management

Contract negotiation

Strategic advising

Communication with executives

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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Job Title: Director, Corporate Counsel- Litigation

Location:

Berwyn, PA, US, 19312

Business Unit: Nul

Posting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description:

The Corporate Counsel – Litigation provides strategic legal support to the organization on litigation matters and dispute resolution. This role partners with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counsel to assess legal risks, manage active and potential claims, and ensure legal disputes are handled in alignment with business objectives and applicable laws.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and support litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and other legal proceedings involving the organization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel to develop litigation strategy, assess risk, manage case activity, and control legal costs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement documents, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents as needed.
• Advise senior leadership and business partners on legal risks, contractual obligations, and dispute resolution options.
• Monitor applicable laws, regulations, and legal developments that may impact litigation, regulatory enforcement, or business operations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients, outside counsel, advisors, and other third‑party partners.
• Prepare legal analyses, recommendations, and reports to support informed business decision‑making and risk mitigation.
• Ensure legal matters are handled in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable legal requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Active bar license to practice law and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in‑house corporate legal experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and outside counsel.
• Strong knowledge of litigation management.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and business issues, provide practical legal advice, and balance risk with business objectives.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating settlement documents, and confidentiality agreements and other legal documents as needed.

OTHER SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Sound legal judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex matters in a fast‑paced corporate environment.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position may supervise others and may be responsible for the performance management, hiring, development and coaching of employees.

TRAVEL: up to 10% of the time

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 225,000

Salary Maximum: 250,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].