Senior Product Litigation Counsel

Dow Chemical; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employee discounts

Competitive vacation allowance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Dow seeks a Counsel in its Litigation group. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered.

Your assignment includes management of Dow and affiliates' litigation, including asbestos personal injury and other product liability matters. You will provide independent legal counsel to clients, supervise external counsel, develop settlement strategies, and coordinate with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor or Master of Laws is required.
• Minimum of 7 years practicing as an attorney.
• Admission to State Bar or eligible for admission; U.S. work authorization.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% annually.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide legal counsel to clients.
• Provide client legal training and education on a variety of topics.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Actively manage external counsel and experts.
• Collaborate with internal legal subject matter experts and other Company resources.
• Oversee paralegals and administrative staff in the Legal Department and coordinating with business and functional clients within Dow and its affiliated companies concerning discovery.
• Establish and monitor expense budgets.
• Set strategic direction for each case and related docket of cases.
• Develop and implement settlement strategies.
• Proactively communicate to Legal Department management and clients.
• Participate directly in key depositions, hearings and trials.
• Oversee appellate issues.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Strategic Advice

Mental Agility

Detail-Oriented

Self Motivation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Job description

Dow seeks a Counsel in its Litigation group. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered.

Your assignment includes management of Dow and affiliates' litigation, including asbestos personal injury and other product liability matters. You will provide independent legal counsel to clients, supervise external counsel, develop settlement strategies, and coordinate with internal teams.