Senior Product Litigation Counsel – Strategy & Trials

Dow Chemical; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay and bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

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 across a range of matters.

Responsibilities include providing legal counsel, drafting documents, managing external counsel, budgeting, and developing settlement strategies. Domestic relocation is possible where eligible.

Qualifications

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

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 subject matter experts and other resources.
• Oversee paralegals and administrative staff in the Legal Department and coordination with business clients concerning discovery.
• Establish and monitor expense budgets.
• Set strategic direction for each case and related docket.
• Develop and implement settlement strategies.
• Communicate to Legal Department management and clients.
• Participate directly in key depositions, hearings and trials.
• Oversee appellate issues.

Skills

US work authorization

Travel readiness

Education

Juris doctor or Master of Laws

Bar admission or eligible

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 across a range of matters.

Responsibilities include providing legal counsel, drafting documents, managing external counsel, budgeting, and developing settlement strategies. Domestic relocation is possible where eligible.