In-House Counsel — Claims & Litigation

Ferguson Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 127,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Claims & Litigation to serve as in-house litigation counsel supporting liability claims and defense strategy. The role, remote with preference for Florida, involves overseeing external defense counsel, directing case strategy, and advising internal partners to mitigate risk across the organization.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active bar membership, and at least five years of litigation experience focused on

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing of at least one state bar.
• 5+ years of litigation experience focusing on auto/general/product liability.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-volume claims administration and case strategy for auto/general/product liability and construction defect claims.
• Advise and supervise external defense counsel and third-party administrators; manage litigation deadlines, pleadings, discovery, motions, and significant correspondence.
• Represent Ferguson at critical litigation events including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Provide reporting on status of liability and related tort litigation; monitor budgets and financial metrics.
• Advise management on preventative risk-mitigation strategies and conduct internal investigations as needed.

Skills

Litigation management

External counsel oversight

Multi-jurisdictional litigation

TPAs and claims systems

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Matter management systems

Job description

Ferguson is seeking an Assistant General Counsel – Claims & Litigation to serve as in-house litigation counsel supporting liability claims and defense strategy. The role, remote with preference for Florida, involves overseeing external defense counsel, directing case strategy, and advising internal partners to mitigate risk across the organization.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active bar membership, and at least five years of litigation experience focused on