Remote Interim Chief Litigation Counsel - Strategic Leader

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

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