Litigation Counsel

Alcoa • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Alcoa, you'll join a global legal team that plays a critical role in supporting a business with operations across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. We're seeking a talented attorney to help manage Alcoa's U.S. litigation portfolio while supporting complex legal matters across multiple international jurisdictions. This role offers direct exposure to senior business leaders, high-profile disputes, strategic business initiatives, and cross-border legal issues, making it an exceptional opportunity for attorneys looking to expand their expertise and build a long-term career within a global organization. At Alcoa, you'll take on meaningful responsibility, collaborate with legal colleagues around the world, and gain experience across a broad range of legal, business, and operational matters. The role is designed to provide a strong foundation in litigation while offering exposure to the broader legal and business issues that shape a global enterprise. We are looking for intellectually curious, collaborative attorneys who are eager to learn, grow, and become trusted business partners in a dynamic and evolving global enterprise.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Approximately 4-7 years of litigation experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
• Strong experience managing litigation matters, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues to business leaders.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across functions, geographies, and cultures.

Nice To Haves

• experience with cross-border matters, outside counsel management, or industrial/manufacturing industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse U.S. litigation portfolio, including commercial, employment, environmental, regulatory, safety-related, and other business disputes.
• Partner with business leaders to assess risk, develop litigation strategies, and support effective dispute resolution.
• Oversee outside counsel, including case strategy, budgeting, staffing, performance management, and claims handling.
• Lead litigation support activities, including investigations, discovery, legal holds, document preservation, and witness preparation.
• Prepare business-focused updates for senior legal and executive leadership while supporting litigation reserves, insurance matters, and risk reporting.
• Collaborate with legal teams and outside counsel globally to coordinate reporting, improve processes, and support strategic business initiatives, investigations, and emerging legal risks.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level