Senior In-House Counsel - Claims & Litigation

Ferguson Inc.; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 127,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Health, dental, vision, PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 distributor of plumbing and building supplies, seeks an Assistant General Counsel – Claims & Litigation to lead in-house litigation strategy for auto/general/product liability and construction defect matters. This role reports to senior legal leadership and collaborates with internal partners to mitigate risk.

The position supports remote work with a preference for Florida residency, and occasional travel to depositions, mediations, trials, and to corporate offices.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Active bar license in at least one state.
• 5+ years of litigation experience including auto/general/product liability.
• In-house corporate experience with high-volume claims preferred.
• Experience with TPAs and multi-jurisdictional litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-volume claims administration and case strategy for auto/general/product liability and construction defect matters.
• Advise and supervise external defense counsel and third-party administrators; manage deadlines, pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Represent Ferguson during depositions, mediations, arbitrations, settlements, and trials; monitor budgets and metrics.
• Provide risk-based guidance to management, business units, and legal leadership.
• Conduct internal investigations and respond to third parties, regulators, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Strong communication

Litigation leadership

Analytical reasoning

Remote work independently

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 distributor of plumbing and building supplies, seeks an Assistant General Counsel – Claims & Litigation to lead in-house litigation strategy for auto/general/product liability and construction defect matters. This role reports to senior legal leadership and collaborates with internal partners to mitigate risk.

The position supports remote work with a preference for Florida residency, and occasional travel to depositions, mediations, trials, and to corporate offices.