Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Litigation

Jabil•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Jabil is hiring an experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join its Global Litigation Legal team at the company’s global headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is an in-person position. The role reports to the VP, Deputy General Counsel - Chief Global Litigation Counsel and works closely with Jabil’s legal and enterprise functions, global business teams, and outside counsel. The Senior Corporate Counsel develops and implements resolution strategies for global commercial and employment claims, disputes, and litigation; provides practical, timely legal advice to global business units; leads and supports investigations; and manages litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims. The position also oversees outside counsel and case strategy, drafts legal documents, supports matters in the United States and internationally, and collaborates with business stakeholders on policies, process improvements, training, templates, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

J.D. or equivalent degree and membership in good standing of a State Bar.
3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
Strong knowledge of civil procedure and the discovery process.
Fluency in business principles and ability to credibly communicate with and influence business leaders.
Ability to use a practical, business-oriented problem-solving approach while balancing legal complexity and risk.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in commercial litigation and ability to manage matters across multiple jurisdictions with minimal supervision.
Ability to proactively lead change and drive improvements aligned with corporate priorities, strategic goals, and risk mitigation needs.
Experience managing budgets and coordinating outside counsel and internal stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
High integrity, trustworthiness, and sound ethical judgment.
Superior legal writing, analytical skills, judgment, and initiative.
Ability to make sound decisions and commitment to continuous learning.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to handle numerous complex legal matters simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills, with ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
Strong professional presence, sound judgment, and ability to stand firm on issues when necessary.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Commercial litigation experience in both a law firm and an in-house setting at a global industrial company.
Exposure to labor and governance matters.
International litigation experience.
Fluency in a second language.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective resolution strategies for global commercial and employment claims, disputes, and litigation.
Provide daily tactical counsel and creative legal solutions to challenging issues facing Jabil’s global business units in an expedited manner.
Lead and support investigations and collaborate with other functions to improve investigation processes.
Navigate competing workflows, set priorities with internal stakeholders, and drive results within agreed timelines.
Evaluate and communicate legal risks and benefits using mature and reliable judgment.
Develop, update, and advise on existing and proposed policies and processes in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders.
Efficiently and proactively manage commercial and labor and employment litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims.
Manage outside counsel, including engagement, document retention and production, discovery, budgets, staffing, and overall case strategy.
Identify and mitigate legal risks through training programs for business leaders on relevant laws, regulations, lessons learned, and best practices.
Draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
Support legal matters and litigation activities in locations within and outside the United States.
Collaborate with internal clients to drive process improvements, develop templates and self-service tools, and implement risk mitigation strategies and best practices.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus
Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options
401(k) match
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Adoption assistance
Annual merit increases
Community volunteer opportunities