Counsel – Litigation

World Wide Technology Holding•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Counsel – Litigation will report to the Chief Counsel – Litigation and Employment and serve as the primary litigation attorney in a growing, dynamic legal department at a fast-paced IT systems integrator. The role involves directly representing the company in pre-litigation matters and managing outside counsel in litigation. The legal team provides practical advice while helping the business achieve results as it grows and evolves. The position works side-by-side with business people across functional departments. Work is guided by desired outcomes, while allowing independence and judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria. The successful candidate is collaborative, analytical, flexible, and proactive, and takes calculated risks in consultation with leadership.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree in law.
At least 3 years of progressive experience in a related field.
Experience representing clients in court and before administrative bodies.
General experience with employment and non-compete agreements.
Experience independently investigating underlying facts and researching applicable rules and laws relevant to pre-litigation and litigation matters.
Juris Doctor and licensed to practice in Missouri, or willing to apply for admission from another state.
Excellent communication and drafting skills.
Excellent presentation and relationship-building skills.
Sensitivity to cultural differences within a global organization and their impact on the work environment and legal compliance.
Collaborative, analytical, flexible, and proactive approach.
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria, with direction on desired outcomes.
Meticulous attention to deadlines, procedure, and rules.

Nice To Haves

Defense experience representing clients in court or before administrative bodies.
Rigorous law firm experience, including client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

Represent the company in administrative charges, including EEOC and state agency matters, OSHA/NLRB matters, and OFCCP matters, by researching issues, preparing responses, and communicating with agencies and opposing counsel.
Respond to document subpoenas and other legal requests.
Manage legal holds.
Provide practical advice and counsel on pre-litigation matters, seeking early resolution while protecting the company.
Assess legal demands, including business disputes, intellectual property matters, class actions, and other civil litigation.
Manage outside counsel in litigation.
Conduct other projects as assigned, including legal research.
Pay meticulous attention to detail, including deadlines, procedure, and rules.