Corporate Counsel, Litigation (Wickliffe, OH, US, 44092-2298)

Lubrizol Corp•Wickliffe, OH

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com. We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. Lubrizol is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic Legal Team. In this influential role, you'll hold a strategic role with respect to certain litigation and labor/employment matters, in addition to leading contract negotiations and advising on a wide range of other legal matters. Reporting directly to an Assistant General Counsel, you'll collaborate across departments and related companies to align legal strategy with business goals-making a measurable impact in a fast-paced, global environment.

Requirements

3+ years as a lawyer at a corporate law firm or in-house corporate legal department, demonstrating a broad array of experience in matters affecting a large and diversified company.
Experience litigating (or managing litigation of) complex matters affecting a large, global manufacturer
Experience with federal and state labor/employment statutes, including Title VII, the FMLA, and the ADA.
Ability to learn processes for drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and Juris Doctorate are required. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in at least one state.
Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to ensure that the company's contracts and litigation are managed in a timely and efficient manner that is consistent with strategic goals.
Candidate must be flexible and able to work with multiple internal/external attorneys, sales professionals, and procurement professionals in multiple practice areas.
Fluent in oral and written English, and skillful in MS office (Words, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.).
Self-starter with highly effective organizational skills and ability to handle confidential matters.
Must be open and able to travel as needed to serve the company's interests

Responsibilities

Work closely with other legal professionals to manage certain litigation matters and other disputes, determining and implementing strategy.
Provide strategic advice with respect to labor/employment matters involving the FMLA, the ADA, the FLRA, Title VII, and other applicable anti-discrimination, leave, and wage/hour laws.
Oversee and direct the response to subpoenas
Provide legal assistance on environmental, governance, and compliance matters as necessary
Develop metrics to demonstrate performance related to legal matters, providing necessary reports to the Deputy CLO and other professionals
Manage outside counsel to ensure implementation of strategy and monitor the progress of matters.
Work closely with the primary lawyer for a business/function to develop contracting strategy, as needed
Work directly with Procurement and Sales teams to understand contract needs, goals, and risks involved.

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