Experience
7 yrs required
Location
Northbrook, IL, United States
Posted on
Dec 06, 2022
Profile
Corporate Litigation Counsel, Law and Regulation
The candidate will be managing lawsuits and other legal disputes, including overseeing outside counsel in defense of such matters. Interviewing and retaining law firms/ outside counsel, including managing budgets. Reviewing and developing appropriate strategies for assigned matters. Reviewing and revising pleadings, motions and significant case filings. Serving as strategic legal partner to business, providing reports on substantive developments in legal matters, as well as advice and counsel on risk mitigation strategies and legal compliance. Developing strategy for and participating in mediations/settlement conferences. Preparing/reviewing settlement papers. Analyzing, responding to agency charges, and representing the company at agency hearings. Internally overseeing the discovery process, which includes reviewing discovery requests and developing strategy and responses, collecting and producing internal documents, coordinating e-discovery, and interviewing information custodians and/or fact witnesses. Assisting with preparing fact, corporate and expert witnesses for depositions, arbitrations and trials, and attending depositions, as appropriate. Attending court appearances, as appropriate, including significant hearings, trials, mediations, and settlement conferences. Actively participating in cross-functional teams to assess business practices and procedures and proactive counsel on emerging issues and legal/litigation risks. Preparing and presenting various internal and external reports on significant litigation and legal issues. Other duties as assigned.
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