Product Litigation Counsel & Trial Strategist

Dow Chemical; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Counsel in its Litigation group. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered. Your assignment will include litigation management for Dow and its affiliated companies.

This will include a wide range of litigation including Union Carbide Corporation's asbestos personal injury litigation, and other product liability litigation. Dow will require you to independently provide legal counsel, manage external counsel and experts,

Qualifications

• Juris doctor or Master of Laws is required.
• 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; no visa sponsorship is available.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide legal counsel to clients.
• Provide client legal training and education on various topics.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Actively manage external counsel and experts.
• Collaborate with internal legal experts and other company resources.
• Oversee paralegals and staff in the Legal Department and coordinate with business clients.
• Establish and monitor expense budgets.
• Set strategic direction for each case and related docket.
• Develop and implement settlement strategies.
• Communicate with Legal Department management and clients.
• Participate in key depositions, hearings and trials.
• Oversee appellate issues.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Strategic Advice

Mental Agility

Detail-Oriented

Self Motivation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM)

Admission to State Bar

Job description

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Counsel in its Litigation group. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered. Your assignment will include litigation management for Dow and its affiliated companies.

This will include a wide range of litigation including Union Carbide Corporation's asbestos personal injury litigation, and other product liability litigation. Dow will require you to independently provide legal counsel, manage external counsel and experts,