Litigation Counsel Litigation Counsel Litigation Counsel

Volkswagen AG

21h • Remote

About The Position

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

We’re seeking a proactive, business-minded Litigation Counsel with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our Legal team in supporting the growth of Electrify America’s electric vehicle charging network in the United States and Canada. This is a unique, fully remote role designed for a skilled litigator with a strong desire to maintain their existing skills, while having an opportunity to develop varied expertise and generalist in house experience. In addition to managing an active docket of litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and responses to third-party subpoenas, the right candidate will also serve as a trusted legal advisor to the business, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal support across a broad range of departments and practice areas. The ideal candidate combines strong technical legal expertise with sound business judgment, effective stakeholder management, and a solutions-oriented mindset in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience
• JD from leading law school
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using creative and strategic problem-solving skills to support the business’ legal needs.
• Excellent judgment, and experience assessing and advising on legal risks, litigation outcomes, and/or compliance issues.
• Ability to work with a variety of internal departments and stakeholders across the organization
• Exceptional attention to detail; curious and solution-oriented mindset; and an ownership mindset and attitude toward their work.
• Managing or coordinating with outside counsel, as applicable
• Membership or eligibility for admission to the Virginia State Bar (including Corporate Counsel certificate)
• An interest and ability to continuously learn new practice areas and to develop as a generalist in a corporate environment.
• Comfort operating and advising fast-moving teams on legal issues that require nuance, risk-balancing, and navigating areas of law with substantial gray areas.
• Ability to proactively mitigate risk while enabling business growth.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and projects and work under tight timelines with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and operate independently; self-motivated and strong time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Marketing teams and advising on compliance, brand protection, and advertising.
• Ability to waive in pro-hac vice in various U.S jurisdiction

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation, pre-litigation, and other similar activities for the company
• Direct and oversee outside counsel engagement in litigation matters
• Generate and execute a consistent, uniform approach on similar matters
• Collaborate with Legal team colleagues on risk-reduction strategies and practices to be implemented across the organization
• Provide practical legal advice on routine business matters, policies, and compliance issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees