Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

FERGUSON•Raleigh, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Ferguson has an Assistant General Counsel - Litigation role open on our Legal Team. Location: This role is open to remote work but within a reasonable driving distance of Newport News, VA for occasional in person meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Law degree from a law school fully accredited by the American Bar Association and member of a state bar in good standing
A minimum of five (5) years total credited experience. Responsible, significant, relevant and successful experience with a law firm or private corporation as legal counsel leading or overseeing cases involving commercial litigation and/or products liability with asbestos litigation experience preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Ability to apply regulations and policies to daily situations
Ability to travel as needed, including visits to Ferguson's corporate offices
Poise and ability to communicate effectively to groups (e.g., conduct training programs)
Ability to argue the Company’s position persuasively to third parties, including attorneys, investigative agencies and auditors
Ability to apply logic in confrontational situations
Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to prioritize
Excellent organizational and time management skills required
Ability to work well independently
PC literacy in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Responsible, significant, relevant and successful experience with a law firm or private corporation as legal counsel leading or overseeing cases involving commercial litigation and/or products liability with asbestos litigation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide consulting services to the management team and others in the law department on any potential or preventative commercial issues that may arise
Select, handle and coordinate company assistance with external counsel
Provide regular reporting on the status of litigation matters, including developing and reporting on key benchmarks and financial metrics
Review of legal documents, pleadings, correspondence to court and case parties. This will include the determination of when such filings are necessary and direction of local counsel to maintain overall case strategy
Attend key events in the course of litigation, including material depositions, mediation, settlement conferences and trials
Conduct internal investigations and prepare responses to third parties
Increase the effectiveness of the delivery of legal services through preventative action, including proactive involvement, early identification, and resolution of potential issues and disputes
Communicate effectively, and maintain professional, collegial, and productive relationships with company associates, witnesses, attorneys, and external partners