Director of Global Litigation & Investigations

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon, a global leader in eye care, seeks a Director, Senior Counsel, Litigation & Government Investigations to lead its worldwide litigation and investigations program from the Fort Worth campus. You will supervise major matters, shape strategy, and coordinate with senior leadership and external counsel.

You will advise on complex disputes, manage electronic discovery, and help navigate regulatory reviews across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and Bar admission in a US jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in litigation and government investigations.
• Experience leading high-stakes, complex litigation and investigations.
• Experience communicating with C-suite executives.
• Experience managing electronic discovery within a large multinational corporation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Alcon's global litigation portfolio, including patent and IP matters.
• Provide legal advice on litigation, investigations and records management to management.
• Lead internal inquiries and coordinate responses to subpoenas or government demands.
• Support the Global Head, Litigation, Government Investigations & Global Trade Compliance.
• Collaborate across Legal, IP, Business Development, Governance and Compliance teams on relevant matters.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Regulatory investigations

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with executives

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree

Admitted to the Bar of a US jurisdiction

Job description

Alcon, a global leader in eye care, seeks a Director, Senior Counsel, Litigation & Government Investigations to lead its worldwide litigation and investigations program from the Fort Worth campus. You will supervise major matters, shape strategy, and coordinate with senior leadership and external counsel.

You will advise on complex disputes, manage electronic discovery, and help navigate regulatory reviews across jurisdictions.