Litigation Counsel

Syngenta Group • Greensboro, NC

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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.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from a top law school with strong academic credentials, and active member of a U.S. state bar in good standing with the ability to practice law in-house in North Carolina.
• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm, government, or in the litigation department of an in-house legal department.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and strategies, electronic discovery, and substantive tort and product liability law.
• Experience or knowledge of agriculture, biotech, or the chemicals industry and U.S. regulatory framework (especially USDA and EPA) would be beneficial.
• Experience researching and drafting discovery motions, dispositive motions, and other pretrial and trial or arbitration filings.
• Experience with mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Trial experience is helpful.
• Experience with pursuing insurance recoveries for defense costs and potential litigation liabilities is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong analytical and strategic thinking and analysis; excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills; organizational skills; strong business orientation; ability to multitask and work independently in a proactive, self-directed manner.
• Strong ability to set direction and deliver and manage performance at a high level.
• Must be able to effectively collaborate across different business groups and functions across a large, multinational organization.
• Maturity and presence to work with and advise senior executives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge of agriculture, biotech, or the chemicals industry and U.S. regulatory framework (especially USDA and EPA).
• Trial experience.
• Experience with pursuing insurance recoveries for defense costs and potential litigation liabilities.

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.

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree