Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

Novelis•Atlanta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the company employs approximately 13,000 people across 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. The Novelis Legal team is seeking an experienced litigator to manage a diverse portfolio of complex litigation matters globally. This role involves strategic ownership of disputes in areas such as commercial contracts, environmental matters, insurance coverage, torts, and intellectual property. The attorney will collaborate with the litigation, labor, and employment (LLE) team, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel to achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess significant law firm and/or in-house experience, strong legal and business judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This position offers a central, visible role with significant responsibility, autonomy, and influence in managing critical litigation for a global organization, suitable for a seasoned litigator seeking a strategic in-house role.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar license in good standing in at least one state (preferably active Georgia bar license).
10 + years of experience at a top-tier law firm and/or corporate law department (international / multinational experience a plus).
Experience managing a wide range of litigation and pre-litigation matters and demonstrated experience managing complex, high-stakes litigation.
Excellent communication, writing, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills.
Teamwork-oriented attitude and ability to collaborate with company personnel at all levels.
Excellent legal and business judgment and ability to multi-task and work independently.
Comfort partnering with senior leaders and presenting on complex or sensitive matters.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

International / multinational experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead in-house counsel for Novelis disputes, with end-to-end ownership and management of assigned matters.
Provide substantive and practical legal advice, counseling, and support to senior executives, management, and others related to Novelis Inc. and its worldwide subsidiaries in areas including pre-litigation, litigation, investigations, and alternative dispute resolution to assist meeting Novelis’ objectives.
Develop and execute litigation strategy in close coordination with internal stakeholders, including business, compliance, risk, insurance, finance, and senior leadership.
Represent Novelis in all stages of civil litigation, compliance, and regulatory matters, including activities such as discovery, motion practice, expert strategy, trial preparation, trial/arbitration, and appellate matters.
Select, manage, and oversee cases assigned to outside counsel, including budget-setting, staffing, performance management, and attending court hearings, settlement conferences, mediations, and arbitrations with outside counsel.
Evaluate risk, exposure, and settlement strategies for disputes; provide clear, practical advice to business leaders on dispute posture and options; negotiate settlements and draft associated agreements.
Partner with internal teams to identify patterns and root causes of disputes and proactively mitigate future litigation risk.
Support internal and external reporting, reserve/accruals processes, and escalation processes for litigation matters.
Investigate pre-claim matters and analysis of filed disputes by conducting employee interviews and reviewing relevant records.
Prepare and provide training on litigation and risk management matters.
Support implementation of the Novelis Litigation-Labor-Employment (“LLE”) Center of Excellence and assist in development of LLE policies, playbooks, SOPs, metrics, and process improvements to enhance consistency and efficiency across matters.