Interim Senior Litigation Counsel | Dallas (Hybrid)

Korn Ferry Group; Dallas (TX); Hybride; USD 138 000 - 179 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Korn Ferry is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel for a full-time interim engagement in Dallas, TX, with a hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite) and a compensation range of $100-$130 per hour W2, with benefits, or the option to work via the consultant's LLC.

The attorney will lead litigation strategy, direct outside counsel, manage legal spend, and contribute to broader business needs in a lean in-house team.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial litigation background, approximately 7-10 years of relevant experience, with substantive ownership of disputes and case strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead litigation matters and recommend commercially sound outcomes.
• Meaningful outside counsel management experience, including responsibility for budgets and legal costs.
• Strong pre-litigation, settlement negotiation, and dispute-resolution experience.
• Commercial contracting experience sufficient to support business needs beyond litigation.
• Sound commercial judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to assess risk quickly.
• A hands-on approach and comfort operating as the internal litigation point person within a lean legal team.
• Ability to meet the Dallas hybrid schedule and full-time engagement requirements.

Responsabilités

• Independently lead litigation and dispute strategy, evaluating legal exposure, commercial implications, costs, and resolution options.
• Manage commercial and contract disputes, including matters involving major vendors, construction, and EPC arrangements.
• Lead pre-litigation strategy, settlement negotiations, and other dispute-resolution efforts.
• Select, direct, and oversee outside counsel, establishing clear priorities, managing budgets, and controlling external legal spend.
• Apply commercial contracting experience to advise on contractual obligations, identify potential disputes, and support broader business needs.
• Support internal investigations and advise on appropriate responses.
• Assist with shareholder, governance, disclosure, securities, or proxy-related disputes as needed.
• Provide clear, practical advice to legal and business stakeholders in a fast-moving, capital-intensive environment.

Connaissances

Commercial litigation

Outside counsel management

Pre-litigation strategy

Commercial contracting

Risk assessment

Communication skills

In-house experience

Dallas hybrid schedule

Description du poste

Korn Ferry is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel for a full-time interim engagement in Dallas, TX, with a hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite) and a compensation range of $100-$130 per hour W2, with benefits, or the option to work via the consultant's LLC.

The attorney will lead litigation strategy, direct outside counsel, manage legal spend, and contribute to broader business needs in a lean in-house team.