Senior Product Litigation Counsel

Dow Chemical; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

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

The role involves litigation management for Dow and its affiliates, handling a broad range of matters including Union Carbide asbestos personal injury and other product liability litigation. Responsibilities include providing legal counsel, drafting and reviewing documents, managing external counsel, supervising staff, and directing case strategy.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor or Master of Laws is required.
• Must be admitted to State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Ability to travel up to 25% annually to meet business needs.
• U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship is required.

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 coordinate with business and functional clients 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

Job description

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

The role involves litigation management for Dow and its affiliates, handling a broad range of matters including Union Carbide asbestos personal injury and other product liability litigation. Responsibilities include providing legal counsel, drafting and reviewing documents, managing external counsel, supervising staff, and directing case strategy.