Senior Deputy General Counsel - Litigation Leader

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Deputy General Counsel-Litigation to provide strategic legal counsel to senior leadership and oversee complex matters impacting the company’s operations and growth.

You will advise on corporate governance, litigation, regulatory compliance, and contracts while mentoring attorneys and staff, partnering with the Chief Legal Officer to balance opportunity with risk and uphold the company’s values.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school with 15+ years of broad legal experience in corporate and/or top law firm environments.
• Bar admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Demonstrated depth in litigation, regulatory compliance, and investigations within a complex business.
• Strong leadership to guide attorneys and staff and foster a high-performing legal team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to senior leadership and oversee significant matters.
• Lead the Legal Department in partnership with the Chief Legal Officer and mentor staff.
• Oversee litigation strategy, outside counsel, and cost management.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure company-wide compliance.
• Collaborate with business units to deliver practical legal solutions and manage risk.

Skills

JD degree

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Litigation expertise

Strategic thinking

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Deputy General Counsel-Litigation to provide strategic legal counsel to senior leadership and oversee complex matters impacting the company’s operations and growth.

You will advise on corporate governance, litigation, regulatory compliance, and contracts while mentoring attorneys and staff, partnering with the Chief Legal Officer to balance opportunity with risk and uphold the company’s values.