Associate Counsel - Litigation

MSC Cruises•Miami, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest cruise line brand, is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilled corporate counsel to join our dynamic legal team. Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, the Associate Counsel will collaborate with in-house counsel in managing a wide range of pre-litigation and litigation matters impacting the company, including personal injury, commercial disputes, regulatory actions, and employment-related claims. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal business units, outside counsel, and third-party service providers to ensure efficient and effective case management. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth business environment. This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week in the office, in Miami.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in federal court litigation
Admission to the Florida Bar
Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures in federal and state courts.
Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management systems.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, concurrent matters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and interact effectively with internal teams and external counsel.

Responsibilities

Join in-house attorneys in dealing with all aspects of litigation, including case intake, document collection, case management, discovery, and trial preparation.
Maintain litigation calendars, track critical deadlines, and ensure timely filings and responses.
Coordinate with outside counsel to support discovery, case strategy, and internal reporting requirements.
Analyze internal documents, incident reports, correspondence, and other relevant materials and compare documents provided by outside counsel to determine claim management strategy.
Assist with subpoena responses, regulatory inquiries, and records requests.
Draft and edit litigation-related documents, including legal correspondence, summaries, and status updates.
Conduct legal and factual research, including review of case law, statutes, and regulations.
Maintain accurate and organized case files, databases, and document management systems.
Support internal investigations and audits as needed.
Track litigation spend and assist with budgeting and accruals related to ongoing matters.
Attend mediations as MSC’s corporate representative.