Senior In-House Counsel: Global Litigation & Strategy

Sensient Technologies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies, a leading color and flavor innovator, seeks a Senior Attorney dedicated to high‑stakes global matters. Join an in‑house team shaping litigation strategy, building business partnerships, and driving impactful legal outcomes from Milwaukee office.

You will lead cross-border disputes, advise on pre-litigation resolutions, work with external counsel, and support compliance and investigations. This role offers impact, growth, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and a U.S. license to practice law.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of litigation experience.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution capabilities.
• Ability to manage and monitor external counsel and budgets.
• Excellent written and oral communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global litigation including commercial, IP and workers' compensation disputes.
• Counsel business units on claims resolution short of litigation.
• Collaborate with outside counsel on strategy, budgets, discovery, and trials.
• Support compliance programs and investigations across the company.
• Monitor industry trends affecting litigation risk and outcomes.
• Align litigation strategy with company values and objectives.
• Engage with other legal topics from contract reviews to business counseling.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Case budgeting

Oral communication

Written communication

Management skills

Business judgment

Proactive initiative

Education

JD from accredited law school

Licensed to practice in the United States

Job description

Sensient Technologies, a leading color and flavor innovator, seeks a Senior Attorney dedicated to high‑stakes global matters. Join an in‑house team shaping litigation strategy, building business partnerships, and driving impactful legal outcomes from Milwaukee office.

You will lead cross-border disputes, advise on pre-litigation resolutions, work with external counsel, and support compliance and investigations. This role offers impact, growth, and a collaborative environment.