Product Litigation Counsel: Lead Case Strategy & Trials

Dow Chemical; Seabrook (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total rewards program

Job summary

Dow invites a Counsel in its Litigation group. Preferred location Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered. You will manage litigation for Dow and affiliates, including asbestos personal injury and product liability.

Responsibilities include providing legal counsel, drafting documents, managing external counsel, supervising paralegals, budgeting, and setting strategy. Domestic relocation available; travel up to 25% annually. Dow offers comprehensive rewards and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor or Master of Laws required.
• Minimum of 7 years practicing as an attorney.
• Admission to State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% annually.
• U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide legal counsel to clients.
• Provide client legal training and education on a variety of topics.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Actively manage external counsel and experts.
• Collaborate with internal legal subject matter experts and other Company resources.
• Oversee paralegals and administrative staff in the Legal Department and coordinate with business and functional clients.

Skills

Legal analysis

Litigation strategy

Contract drafting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Juris doctor

Master of Laws

Tools

eDiscovery

Legal research databases

Job description

Dow invites a Counsel in its Litigation group. Preferred location Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered. You will manage litigation for Dow and affiliates, including asbestos personal injury and product liability.

Responsibilities include providing legal counsel, drafting documents, managing external counsel, supervising paralegals, budgeting, and setting strategy. Domestic relocation available; travel up to 25% annually. Dow offers comprehensive rewards and equal opportunity.