Senior Product Litigation Counsel

Dow Chemical; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Domestic relocation assistance

Job summary

Dow seeks a Counsel in its Litigation group to manage a range of litigation matters for Dow and its affiliates. The preferred location is Midland, MI, with Houston, TX also considered. You will guide case strategy, supervise outside counsel, and coordinate discovery across teams in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires a JD/LLM, 7+ years of practice, bar admission, and willingness to travel up to 25% to meet business needs. Relocation may be considered for Domestic candidates.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor or Master of Laws required.
• Minimum 7 years practicing as an attorney.
• Admission to State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Travel up to 25% annually as needed.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide legal counsel to clients.
• Provide client legal training and education on topics.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Actively manage external counsel and experts.
• Collaborate with internal legal SMEs 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 / Master of Laws

Tools

eDiscovery

Job description

Dow seeks a Counsel in its Litigation group to manage a range of litigation matters for Dow and its affiliates. The preferred location is Midland, MI, with Houston, TX also considered. You will guide case strategy, supervise outside counsel, and coordinate discovery across teams in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires a JD/LLM, 7+ years of practice, bar admission, and willingness to travel up to 25% to meet business needs. Relocation may be considered for Domestic candidates.