Litigation Counsel

Syngenta Global • Greensboro, NC

67d

About The Position

We are looking for a curious, determined, and high-performing individual to join our team as a Litigation Counsel to provide legal advice and lead and manage U.S. litigation and other disputes to support global legal, IP, and licensing strategy and implementation for global commercial, R&D, and functional strategies, and to lead and manage significant litigation and arbitration activities within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and manage litigation and legal claims for the U.S. crop protection and seeds business.
• Help ensure development and implementation of good litigation practices, including electronic discovery, litigation hold, and similar litigation-related processes.
• Proactively engage with business units and functional groups to provide advice and counseling on risk management and to assist in connection with potential liability assessments and claims.
• Effectively manage outside counsel and their fees and costs.
• Provide a wide range of legal guidance and advice and develop and implement an efficient and effective legal program that minimizes risk while partnering with business units to develop business strategies.
• Lead development and implementation of legal, IP, and licensing strategies within area of responsibility, including in some cases leading a team of ALIP professionals.
• Manage day-to-day complex legal matters for which sound legal judgment, experience, and independent reasoning are required.
• Maintain strong knowledge of product liability and tort law and litigation practices, including electronic discovery.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees