Lead Litigation Counsel - Retail Risk & Strategy

my7elevenhr; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

7‑Eleven is seeking an highly accomplished, experienced litigation attorney to join its Legal team as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor. This role will manage a significant portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters across the United States and Canada, with a primary focus on premises liability, personal injury, and general liability claims.

The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused legal counsel, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and help

Qualifications

• J.D. and active license to practice law.
• 5+ years of litigation experience managing high-volume portfolios.
• Strong background in premises liability, personal injury, general liability litigation.
• Experience directing outside counsel and tracking litigation spend.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a high-volume portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Direct and manage outside counsel, including case strategy, performance, budgets, and overall legal spend.
• Provide legal guidance to business leaders on claims, investigations, dispute resolution, and risk management issues.
• Oversee litigation support resources and manage all aspects of e-discovery, including preservation, collection, review, and production of documents.
• Analyze litigation trends and claims data to identify emerging risks and recommend proactive solutions
• Develop and enhance litigation processes, reporting, and governance practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Support compliance, policy development, training, and enterprise-wide risk reduction initiatives.

Skills

5+ years of litigation experience

Premises liability experience

Outside counsel management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strong communication

Risk management

Business-focused counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

E-discovery tools

Litigation analytics software

Job description

7‑Eleven is seeking an highly accomplished, experienced litigation attorney to join its Legal team as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor. This role will manage a significant portfolio of litigation and pre-litigation matters across the United States and Canada, with a primary focus on premises liability, personal injury, and general liability claims.

The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused legal counsel, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, and help