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Senior Corporate Counsel-Litigation
Waukesha, WI Salary Information: - Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications - Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and more - Rapid career advancement opportunities with a growing, industry-leading company Job Title: - Senior Corporate Counsel - Litigation Experience: - Minimum 7 years of experience in litigation with reputable law firm and/or corporate legal department - Previous experience in consumer class action, large commercial and/or product liability litigation preferred - Previous experience in a global manufacturing environment and/or publicly traded company preferred Basic Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school - Current Wisconsin bar association membership and in good standing Job Requisition ID: - JR2258 Job Type: - Full Time Location: - Waukesha, WI (onsite) Responsibilities: - Strategically manage the resolution of assigned litigation or threatened claims, including product liability, commercial disputes, and breach of warranty lawsuits - Address general liability matters for the company, including developing case strategy, managing outside counsel, and coordinating discovery - Lead and assist in out-of-court resolution of actions, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration - Develop and implement litigation strategies that align with the company's business objectives and risk management priorities - Provide strategic input and guidance on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company - Counsel the company regarding product-related questions and issues - Provide legal guidance in support of strategic corporate initiatives - Effectively manage the services and support of external counsel - Assess legal issues associated with proposed commercial transactions and strategies to mitigate business risks - Provide training presentations to internal clients on relevant legal topics or corporate practices - Provide counseling on legal regulatory and compliance matters, as needed Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school - Minimum of 7 years of experience with reputable law firm and/or corporate legal department in litigation - Current Wisconsin bar association membership and in good standing - Previous experience in consumer class action, large commercial and/or product liability litigation preferred - Previous experience in a global manufacturing environment and/or publicly traded company preferred - Effective negotiation, presentation, communication, and drafting skills - Ability to independently work on highly complex legal matters - High work capacity and passion for the job, in addition to high ethical and moral standards Generac, a leading energy technology company, is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Litigation to join their team in Waukesha, WI. This individual will work independently to actively manage the resolution of the company's claims and litigation, including product liability, breach of warranty, commercial disputes, class actions, and regulatory inquiries. Key Responsibilities: - Manage all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation evaluation, investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals - Oversee and manage outside counsel involved in the representation of the company - Work directly with senior management and cross functional departments in providing legal support and training on various matters - Provide legal guidance in support of strategic corporate initiatives - Effectively manage the services and support of external counsel - Assess legal issues associated with proposed commercial transactions and strategies to mitigate business risks - Provide training presentations to internal clients on relevant legal topics or corporate practices - Provide counseling on legal regulatory and compliance matters, as needed Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school - Minimum of 7 years of experience with reputable law firm and/or corporate legal department in litigation - Current Wisconsin bar association membership and in good standing - Previous experience in consumer class action, large commercial and/or product liability litigation preferred - Previous experience in a global manufacturing environment and/or publicly traded company preferred - Effective negotiation, presentation, communication, and drafting skills - Ability to independently work on highly complex legal matters - High work capacity and passion for the job, in addition to high ethical and moral standards Salary Information: - Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications - Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and more - Rapid career advancement opportunities with a growing, industry-leading company Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel - Litigation Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in litigation with reputable law firm and/or corporate legal department Basic Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school - Current Wisconsin bar association membership and in good standing Preferred Qualifications: - Previous consumer class action, large commercial and/or product liability litigation experience - Previous experience in a global manufacturing environment - Previous experience in a publicly traded company Location: Waukesha, WI (onsite) Job Type: Full Time Responsibilities: - Strategically manage the resolution of assigned litigation or threatened claims, including product liability, commercial disputes, and breach of warranty lawsuits - Address general liability matters for the company, including developing case strategy, managing outside counsel, and coordinating discovery - Lead and assist in out-of-court resolution of actions, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration - Develop and implement litigation strategies that align with the company's business objectives and risk management priorities - Provide strategic input and guidance on new laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company - Counsel the company regarding product-related questions and issues - Provide legal guidance in support of strategic corporate initiatives - Effectively manage the services and support of external counsel - Assess legal issues associated with proposed commercial transactions and strategies to mitigate business risks - Provide training presentations to internal clients on relevant legal topics or corporate practices - Provide counseling on legal regulatory and compliance matters, as needed Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school - Minimum of 7 years of experience with reputable law firm and/or corporate legal department in litigation - Current Wisconsin bar association membership and in good standing - Previous experience in consumer class action, large commercial and/or product liability |
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