Senior Litigation Counsel & Strategy Leader

AMETEK; Berwyn (PA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Competitive benefits

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Berwyn, PA, seeks a Corporate Counsel – Litigation to provide strategic legal support on litigation matters and dispute resolution, partnering with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counsel to assess risks and manage claims.

The role requires a JD, active US state bar, at least 10 years of experience, and proven ability to develop litigation strategy, draft settlements, and advise on risk versus business objectives. Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Active bar license to practice law and member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house corporate legal experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and outside counsel.
• Strong knowledge of litigation management.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and business issues, provide practical legal advice, and balance risk with business objectives.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating settlement documents, and confidentiality agreements and other legal documents as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support litigation, claims, disputes, investigations, and other legal proceedings involving the organization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel to develop litigation strategy, assess risk, manage case activity, and control legal costs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement documents, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents as needed.
• Advise senior leadership and business partners on legal risks, contractual obligations, and dispute resolution options.
• Monitor applicable laws, regulations, and legal developments that may impact litigation, regulatory enforcement, or business operations.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients, outside counsel, advisors, and other third-party partners.
• Prepare legal analyses, recommendations, and reports to support informed business decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Ensure legal matters are handled in accordance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable legal requirements.

Skills

Litigation management

Risk assessment

Legal drafting

Strategic counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. in Berwyn, PA, seeks a Corporate Counsel – Litigation to provide strategic legal support on litigation matters and dispute resolution, partnering with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external counsel to assess risks and manage claims.

The role requires a JD, active US state bar, at least 10 years of experience, and proven ability to develop litigation strategy, draft settlements, and advise on risk versus business objectives. Travel up to 10%.