Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

Brunswick Corporation • Mettawa, IL

3d

About The Position

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Overview: The Assistant General Counsel, Litigation provides counsel across the Brunswick enterprise on litigation and claims. The role strategically and cost-effectively manages a complex and diverse litigation portfolio, partners with outside counsel, and identifies and implements key strategies for reducing litigation and claims risks.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed and in good standing
• 10+ years of litigation and claims experience, including both law firm and in-house experience
• Clear, concise, effective communicator
• Team player
• Demonstrated integrity, initiative, resilience
• Intellectual curiosity, desire to be involved in key Company projects, focus on creative solutions
• Proven ability to balance legal risks and commercial goals with a good business sense
• Willingness to take on new challenges
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities as well as flexibility to adapt to change
• Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with excellent judgment and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Past representation of or in-house experience in a manufacturing company
• Past representation of or in-house experience with a global company

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Company’s global litigation portfolio, including product liability, warranty, and commercial disputes.
• Develop and implement enterprise litigation program strategy.
• Analyze litigation and claims portfolio and provide thoughtful reporting to senior management, the Board of Directors and/or Board committees.
• Directly manage corporate and discontinued operations litigation and claims; manage or provide support for divisional litigation and claims.
• Assist with internal investigations and work with the Product Performance Committee to discuss product compliance and improve product safety.
• Identify areas of risk, analyze the exposure profile, and make an early determination for an efficient settlement resolution or aggressive defense of claims.
• Provide notice of claims to and work with the Company’s insurance carriers that insure the Company’s exposures.
• Actively manage outside litigation counsel and expert witness network, including identifying preferred providers, and partnering with counsel and experts on strategy, efficiency, budgeting, and staffing.
• Manage litigation budgets and the quarterly reserve-setting process; work with accounting and outside auditors to ensure proper controls and reporting regarding the reserve-setting process.
• Provide cross-functional advice and counsel regarding litigation, claims, and pre-litigation disputes, including process improvements to reduce risk, creative approaches to managing risk and resolving disputes, and approaches to litigation strategy.
• Responsible for legal holds and document retention policy and process, including continuous collaboration with IT regarding current systems and emerging technologies.
• Supervise and provide trusted leadership to paralegals and support staff.
• Clearly communicate legal advice to a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, using discretion and independent judgment to explain and provide solutions for complex legal, regulatory, and technical matters.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the Legal Department, and in legal processes with other business teams.
• Collaborate with, support, and train legal and business team members as required and provide appropriate direction and support to Legal Department staff.
• Provide trusted, practical counsel and legal support for corporate and divisional business teams on various commercial matters and projects.
• Provide M&A support, including due diligence, as needed.

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus or short-term incentive program and an award target as part of Brunswick’s long-term incentive program.
• This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees