Senior Counsel — Product Liability & Insurance

Dow; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Dow in Midland, MI seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Product Liability & Insurance group. You will provide legal counsel on a broad range of issues, manage litigation, and guide internal clients with strategic risk assessment.

Candidates should have JD or LLM, at least 8 years of practice, bar admission, and willingness to travel up to 50%. Dow offers comprehensive benefits and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or Master of Laws required.
• 8+ years practicing as an attorney.
• Admission to State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% annually to meet business needs.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide legal counsel to clients and manage litigation.
• Provide client 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 staff in the Legal Department and coordinate with business and functional clients on discovery.
• Establish and monitor expense budgets.
• Set strategic direction for each case and related docket of cases.
• Develop and implement settlement strategies.
• Communicate proactively to 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 / Master of Laws

Bar admission or eligible

Job description

Dow in Midland, MI seeks a Senior Counsel to join its Product Liability & Insurance group. You will provide legal counsel on a broad range of issues, manage litigation, and guide internal clients with strategic risk assessment.

Candidates should have JD or LLM, at least 8 years of practice, bar admission, and willingness to travel up to 50%. Dow offers comprehensive benefits and relocation support.