Senior Product Litigation Counsel

Dow Chemical; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Bonus opportunity

Robust benefits package

Retirement match

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Counsel in its Litigation group. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered. You will provide legal counsel, manage a wide range of litigation including asbestos personal injury and product liability, and supervise external counsel and staff.

Minimum 7 years of experience, admission to the State Bar, and willingness to travel up to 25% are required. Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor or Master of Laws required.
• Minimum of 7 years practicing as an attorney.
• Admission to State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% annually.
• U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.

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

Litigation experience

Product litigation

Commercial litigation

eDiscovery experience

Trial experience

Education

Juris doctor or Master of Laws

Job description

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Counsel in its Litigation group. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered. You will provide legal counsel, manage a wide range of litigation including asbestos personal injury and product liability, and supervise external counsel and staff.

Minimum 7 years of experience, admission to the State Bar, and willingness to travel up to 25% are required. Domestic relocation assistance is available.