Part-Time, Interim Chief Litigation Counsel

Korn Ferry; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Korn Ferry partners with a client in their search for a Part-Time Interim Chief Litigation Counsel. The position is primarily remote with travel to Chicago about once each month.

You will collaborate with the in-house team and external counsel to drive litigation objectives, advise the CEO and Board, direct strategy, lead discovery, negotiate settlements, and steward all litigation matters. The ideal candidate has a JD, active bar status, 10+ years as Chief Litigation or Senior Counsel, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate litigation, preferably in energy.
• Ten plus years of Chief Litigation or Senior Counsel work focused on stewarding a business during challenging economic environments.
• Confidence leading others with an emphasis on past C-level and Board relationships.

Responsibilities

• Partner with members of the in-house team and external counsel to execute on current and future litigation objectives.
• Manage multiple stakeholders, with a preference for major claims experience, on behalf of the client which includes advising the CEO and Board.
• Direct the strategy, lead discovery, negotiate settlements, and steward all aspects of litigation for the client.

Skills

Corporate litigation experience

C-suite/Board relations

Litigation leadership

Education

JD

Job description

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Part-Time Interim Chief Litigation Counsel project. Primarily remote and asked to perform ad hoc travel to Chicago once a month or so.

Responsibilities

• Partner with members of the in-house team and external counsel to execute on current and future litigation objectives
• Manage multiple stakeholders, with a preference for major claims experience, on behalf of the client which includes advising the CEO and Board
• Direct the strategy, lead discovery, negotiate settlements, and steward all aspects of litigation for the client

Skills Required

• Extensive experience in corporate litigation, preferably in energy
• Ten plus years of Chief Litigation or Senior Counsel work focused on stewarding a business during challenging economic environments
• Confidence leading others with an emphasis on past C-level and Board relationships

Education & Work Experience

• The desired candidate needs to have a JD and be active and in good standing with at least one bar association

Location

Hybrid; 1 day a month the candidate will be expected to travel to Chicago to be onsite

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com