Product Litigation Counsel - Lead Strategy & Trials

Dow Chemical; Texas City (TX); Vor Ort; USD 160.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Domestic relocation assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for family care

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Dow seeks a Counsel in its Litigation group with a focus on managing complex product liability and asbestos-related matters. The role includes independent client counselling, oversight of external counsel, and coordination across Dow entities in the United States.

Domestic relocation assistance is available, and travel up to 25% may be required. Ideal candidates hold a JD or LLM, with at least seven years of litigation experience, bar admission or eligibility, and a strong track record in

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor or Master of Laws.
• Minimum of 7 years practicing as an attorney.
• Admission to State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Willing to travel up to 25% annually to meet business needs.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided.

Aufgaben

• 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 coordinating with business and functional clients within Dow and its affiliated companies concerning discovery.
• Establish and monitor expense budgets.
• Set strategic direction for each case and related docket of cases.
• Develop and implement settlement strategies.
• Proactively communicate to Legal Department management and clients.
• Participate directly in key depositions, hearings and trials.
• Oversee appellate issues.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Critical Thinking

Strategic Advice

Mental Agility

Detail-Oriented

Self Motivation

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor

Master of Laws

Bar Admission or eligible

Jobbeschreibung

Dow seeks a Counsel in its Litigation group with a focus on managing complex product liability and asbestos-related matters. The role includes independent client counselling, oversight of external counsel, and coordination across Dow entities in the United States.

Domestic relocation assistance is available, and travel up to 25% may be required. Ideal candidates hold a JD or LLM, with at least seven years of litigation experience, bar admission or eligibility, and a strong track record in