Lead Counsel, Product Liability & Mass Tort Settlements

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BARNES & THORNBURG LLP seeks a Counsel to lead and manage complex product liability and mass tort settlements from initial negotiations through final resolution. You will coordinate with Partners, plaintiffs’ counsel, and internal teams to structure settlements, allocate claims, resolve liens, and govern settlement funds.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active Bar, 8+ years in mass torts (drug, medical device, consumer products) and strong project management and data analysis skills, with

Qualifikationen

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active state Bar in good standing or eligible to waive in.
• Minimum of 8 years of significant experience in mass torts, including drug/medical device/consumer products.

Aufgaben

• Lead and support settlement negotiations in complex product liability, mass tort, toxic tort, and consumer product matters.
• Help develop settlement structures and eligibility criteria.
• Serve as primary legal and operations lead for settlements, ensuring efficient and compliant execution.

Kenntnisse

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bar admission in state

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Case Manager Pro

AI-enabled claim review platforms

Jobbeschreibung

BARNES & THORNBURG LLP seeks a Counsel to lead and manage complex product liability and mass tort settlements from initial negotiations through final resolution. You will coordinate with Partners, plaintiffs’ counsel, and internal teams to structure settlements, allocate claims, resolve liens, and govern settlement funds.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active Bar, 8+ years in mass torts (drug, medical device, consumer products) and strong project management and data analysis skills, with