Senior In-House Attorney — Global Litigation & Strategy

Association of Corporate Counsel; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days per week

No billable hours

Competitive salary and benefits

Training during onboarding and beyond

Global exposure

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation, a leading global colors, flavors and extracts company, is seeking a Senior Attorney to join its Milwaukee-based office. You will work in a collaborative in-house team, influencing strategic decisions, and sharpening litigation expertise while building business partnerships.

The role is 100% onsite in Milwaukee, reporting to the Senior VP, General Counsel. You will handle worldwide disputes, support compliance, and contribute to risk management and strategic

Qualifications

• JD with US bar license and 5–7 years of litigation experience.
• Strong negotiation and case budgeting abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication for non-lawyers.
• Solid management, business judgment, and risk assessment.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global litigation including commercial, IP, and workers' comp disputes.
• Counsel business units to resolve claims without litigation when possible.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on strategy, budgets, and discovery.
• Support compliance programs and litigation avoidance efforts.
• Lead internal investigations related to claims or exposures.
• Monitor trends that affect litigation risk and strategy alignment.
• Ensure litigation strategies reflect Sensient values and objectives.
• Gain exposure to broader legal areas beyond litigation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Budget management

Written & verbal communication

Management skills

Business judgment

Strategic counsel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed in the United States

Job description

Sensient Technologies Corporation, a leading global colors, flavors and extracts company, is seeking a Senior Attorney to join its Milwaukee-based office. You will work in a collaborative in-house team, influencing strategic decisions, and sharpening litigation expertise while building business partnerships.

The role is 100% onsite in Milwaukee, reporting to the Senior VP, General Counsel. You will handle worldwide disputes, support compliance, and contribute to risk management and strategic