Litigation Attorney

The Kroger Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. seeks a seasoned attorney with extensive litigation experience to lead litigation strategy, manage disputes, and supervise outside counsel. The role includes risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and advising senior management on complex legal matters.

Responsibilities cover direct case management, discovery, settlements, and cross-functional collaboration with HR, Compliance, and Operations. Excellent writing skills and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of litigation experience, with a track record of managing complex cases and teams.
• Admitted to the practice of law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Ability to advise clients considering business objectives and risk/reward analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to engage with clients effectively.
• Strong writing skills and the capacity to handle matters with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates Kroger's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Direct litigation strategy for lawsuits, investigations and pre-litigation disputes.
• Manage external law firms, including fee negotiations, billing review and performance oversight.
• Conduct risk assessments, report potential exposure and compliance concerns to senior leadership.
• Implement legal holds and manage e-discovery, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Approve or negotiate settlements; participate in mediation and court-mandated activities.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Compliance, and Operations to gather evidence and align on strategies.

Skills

Litigation strategy

Case management

Dispute resolution

Appellate proceedings

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bar admission (US jurisdiction)

Tools

Legal Tracker

Job description

Seasoned attorney with experience in the following substantive areas: litigation, arbitration, mediation, appellate proceedings, and dispute resolution. Will work directly with internal clients to manage litigation and legal disputes, manage outside counsel, develop dispute resolution strategies, prepare budgets and be responsible for risk mitigation, commercial, regulatory and employment matters. Interact with and advise senior management in areas of responsibility. Work on resolution of contract disputes, risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and training internal clients on legal issues. Must have excellent writing skills and must be capable of handling most matters with a minimum of supervision. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Case Management: Direct litigation strategy for lawsuits, investigations and pre-litigation disputes.
• Outside Counsel Management: Manage external law firms, including fee negotiations, billing review (e.g., Legal Tracker) and performance oversight.
• Risk & Reporting: Conduct risk assessments, report potential exposure and/or compliance concerns to senior leadership.
• Discovery & Compliance: Implement legal holds and manage e-discovery, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Settlement & Negotiation: Approve or recommend settlement agreements, participating in mediation and court-mandated activities.
• Internal Collaboration: Liaise with Human Resources, Compliance, and Operations to gather evidence and align on strategies.

Qualifications

• - 10+ years litigation experience, proven experience managing complex cases and teams.
• - Admitted to the practice of law in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction
• - Ability to advise clients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the business objectives and risk/reward analysis
• - Ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and to deal effectively with clients
• - Excellent practical and creative problem-solving skills.
• - Excellent business judgment
• - Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision