Senior Product Litigation Counsel - Trials & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Dow seeks a Counsel in its Litigation group to manage complex litigation, including asbestos personal injury and product liability matters. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered, with relocation assistance available.

The role focuses on independent legal counsel, trial strategy, and supervising external counsel and staff, with up to 25% travel. A J.D. or LL.M. and 7+ years of practice are required.

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 to meet business needs.
• Must be able to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support available.
• Demonstrable competence practicing law with a major law firm or corporation.
• Strong law school credentials.
• Trial and litigation experience.
• Product litigation experience.
• Commercial litigation experience.
• eDiscovery experience.

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

Communication

Critical Thinking

Strategic Advice

Mental Agility

Detail-Oriented

Self Motivation

Education

Juris Doctor or Master of Laws

Job description

Dow seeks a Counsel in its Litigation group to manage complex litigation, including asbestos personal injury and product liability matters. The preferred location is Midland, MI, but Houston, TX will also be considered, with relocation assistance available.

The role focuses on independent legal counsel, trial strategy, and supervising external counsel and staff, with up to 25% travel. A J.D. or LL.M. and 7+ years of practice are required.