Senior Attorney, Litigation

NCR Corporation • Atlanta, GA

90d

About The Position

NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions for the retail and restaurant industries. NCR Voyix transforms retail stores and restaurant systems with comprehensive, platform-led SaaS and services capabilities. NCR Voyix is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with customers in more than 35 countries across the globe. We are seeking an experienced litigation lawyer with a broad litigation background (substantive legal issues, proceedings, and venues, including experience with appearing before courts and other tribunals). The position is responsible for managing cases and disputes, including general liability, commercial contract, employment, competition-related, environmental and intellectual property liability claims and lawsuits, from inception to trial and appeal or settlement, and collaborates with outside counsel on case strategies and budget management. The successful candidate must be able to identify and lead litigation strategies, and when called upon, advocate for and represent the company in such matters. The position will focus primarily on domestic matters, with opportunities to work on non-U.S matters. The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel for Litigation. The position may have direct reports.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• 5+ years of related experience in a law firm, which must include hands-on litigation experience, including substantive roles in trials or arbitrations
• Knowledge of privilege issues relevant to in-house practice
• Excellent judgment and ability to work independently, including demonstrated ability to be a self-starter
• Strong negotiation skills
• Superior legal and business writing skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Familiarity with electronic discovery protocols and litigation technology
• Ability to manage large number of outside counsel
• Ability to conduct and direct legal research
• Willing to learn in a fast-paced environment and on a large number of matters at any given time; the workload is substantial, and the pace is demanding
• Member of the Georgia bar or be eligible to practice as an in-house attorney in Georgia

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic counseling to clients on matters related to existing litigations and disputes, litigation avoidance, and otherwise
• Lead internal investigations
• Counsel clients on proactive measures to reduce and control legal exposure
• Responsible for case budgets and forecasts and management of outside counsel in compliance with NCR’s Outside Counsel Billing Guidelines
• Role in corporate risk review process, tied to accounting and disclosure responsibilities
• Develop strong, strategic relationships with clients
• Represent NCR in mediations and before courts and other tribunals
• Manage electronic discovery aspects of cases
• Work directly with vendors on negotiation of contracts and management of support

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees