Product Litigation Counsel: Strategic Trial Leader

Dow Chemical; Sugar Land (TX); Presencial; USD 170.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dow has a Counsel position in its Litigation group. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered. You will manage litigation for Dow and its affiliated companies, including high-stakes product liability matters and asbestos-related cases.

Join a team that emphasizes integrity, collaboration and problem solving, with opportunities to lead cases, work with external counsel, and develop strategic settlement approaches.

Formación

• 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.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Litigation management

Communication

Educación

Juris doctor or Master of Laws

Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

Dow has a Counsel position in its Litigation group. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered. You will manage litigation for Dow and its affiliated companies, including high-stakes product liability matters and asbestos-related cases.

Join a team that emphasizes integrity, collaboration and problem solving, with opportunities to lead cases, work with external counsel, and develop strategic settlement approaches.