Litigation Counsel — Equine Safety & Compliance

Drug Free Sport, LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Litigation Counsel is a key contributor to the HIWU legal team, a division of Drug Free Sport International/International Doping Tests & Management (DFSI-IDTM). The role manages a high-volume ADMC caseload, prosecutes violations, and provides litigation support across hearings, appeals, and investigations.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of litigation experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a commitment to equine safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership and good standing in at least one state bar association.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, including experience managing cases through investigation, discovery, motion practice, hearings, trials, arbitration, administrative proceedings, or comparable forums.
• Demonstrated experience handling a significant caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research, analysis, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Pass all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug test, reference checks, degree verification, and confidentiality and conflict-of-interest agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the prosecution of asserted violations under the ADMC Program on behalf of HIWU.
• Review investigative files, laboratory reports, witness statements, and other supporting evidence related to asserted violations.
• Draft charge letters, legal memoranda, briefs, motions, and other submissions required under the ADMC Program.
• Prepare and present evidence, witness examinations, and legal arguments before arbitral bodies, administrative tribunals, and other adjudicatory forums.
• Support appeals and related proceedings before Administrative Law Judges, the Federal Trade Commission, and other applicable bodies.
• Partner with investigators and subject matter experts to evaluate evidence and develop case strategies.
• Provide legal advice and support related to investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel and Legal team on litigation strategy, risk assessments, and other legal initiatives.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, experts, and consultants as needed.
• Stay informed on legal, regulatory, scientific, and industry developments relevant to the ADMC Program.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal analysis

Advocacy

Communication

Judgment and decision-making

Organization and attention to detail

Collaboration

Adaptability

Integrity and professionalism

Mission focus

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal technology platforms

Job description

The Litigation Counsel is a key contributor to the HIWU legal team, a division of Drug Free Sport International/International Doping Tests & Management (DFSI-IDTM). The role manages a high-volume ADMC caseload, prosecutes violations, and provides litigation support across hearings, appeals, and investigations.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of litigation experience, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a commitment to equine safety and integrity.