The Litigation Counsel assists in the management of the corporation's defense of complex litigation - including the development and management of annual budgets.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Licensed and in the active practice of law for 5-7 years
Demonstrated expertise in management of complex litigation
Significant experience and responsibility (both at trial and pre-trial) in complex litigation (e.g., product liability, IP)
Position Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Strong in-house litigation experience (i.e., management of outside counsel)
In-house experience in the development of and meeting departmental budgets
Strong experience in the field of document retention (including development of policies and schedules)
Strong financial background (e.g., experience with management of budgets, understanding the potential business impact of litigation, CPA)
Company Description:
This Company is based in Winston-Salem, N.C. and operates as the #2 US tobacco company, bringing in over $9 billion a year. The company has about 6,800 employees – principled, creative, dynamic and passionate people. They are proud of their company's principled approach to marketing a controversial product. And, the company is proud of its employees' determination to overcome business challenges, to always seek better ways to serve adult tobacco consumers and to be good corporate citizens. The Legal Department consists of about 20 attorneys.
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