Corporate Counsel - General Liability Litigation

Meijer•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The role manages a portfolio of litigated general liability matters throughout the life cycle of each claim, including complex litigated claims and is responsible for all components of the litigation in partnership with outside counsel including, investigation, managing the reserve, discovery, analyzing liability, damages and matter resolution. The role actively engages in settlement discussions and makes decisions on litigation resolution. Provides legal advice to the business areas designated by first assistant (with approval of Senior VP-General Counsel) including: Advise business teams on the legal implications of business decisions. Monitor and analyze impact of pending and existing laws and regulations relevant to the assigned business area and communicate impact to the business teams. Collaborate with team members in the Legal Department and other areas of the Company, as needed. Develop training, processes and forms to support business needs and efficiencies. Work with outside legal counsel, as needed. This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Juris doctorate with 3 years or more legal experience in personal injury/general liability.
Strong competency of legal general liability principles including liability and damages with an understanding of the governing laws, including contractual indemnity liability.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong analytical skills related to investigations, strategies, and discovery reviews.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to handle difficult situations.
Pro-active and collaborative mindset with an ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and investigative skills required.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within indemnity and litigation.
Self-driven.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, plan and organize activities, serve clients, and embrace new challenges.
Analytical skill necessary to make decisions and resolve complex issues.
High attention to detail.
The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule.
Strong organizational and document management skills.
Works independently with periodic supervision.
Strong judgment and decision making.
The ability to assess a matter.
Leadership and people skills.
Proficient in Legal Matter Management Systems such as Origami, Outlook, Word, Legal hold systems and Discovery Tools.

Responsibilities

Manages a portfolio of litigated general liability matters throughout the life cycle of each claim, including complex litigated claims.
Responsible for all components of the litigation in partnership with outside counsel including, investigation, managing the reserve, discovery, analyzing liability, damages and matter resolution.
Actively engages in settlement discussions and makes decisions on litigation resolution.
Provides legal advice to the business areas designated by first assistant (with approval of Senior VP-General Counsel).
Advises business teams on the legal implications of business decisions.
Monitors and analyzes impact of pending and existing laws and regulations relevant to the assigned business area and communicates impact to the business teams.
Collaborates with team members in the Legal Department and other areas of the Company, as needed.
Develops training, processes and forms to support business needs and efficiencies.
Works with outside legal counsel, as needed.