Senior Product Litigation Counsel - Lead Trials & Strategy

Dow Chemical; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

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.

Your assignment will include litigation management for Dow and its affiliated companies, including asbestos personal injury and other product liability matters. You will provide independent legal counsel, supervise external counsel and experts, review documents, set strategy, oversee budgets and settlements, and coordinate with internal resources.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor or Master of Laws degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of practicing as an attorney.
• Admission to State Bar or eligible for admission.
• Ability to travel up to 25% annually.
• U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide legal counsel to clients.
• Manage external counsel and experts.
• Review and draft legal documents.
• Set strategic direction for each case and related docket.
• Develop and implement settlement strategies.
• Oversee discovery and coordination with internal resources.
• Participate in key depositions, hearings and trials.

Skills

Litigation expertise

Client communication

Strategic thinking

Budget and settlement oversight

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.

Your assignment will include litigation management for Dow and its affiliated companies, including asbestos personal injury and other product liability matters. You will provide independent legal counsel, supervise external counsel and experts, review documents, set strategy, oversee budgets and settlements, and coordinate with internal resources.