Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Litigation

Jabil•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Jabil is hiring a 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, onsite position reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel – Chief Global Litigation Counsel. The role works closely with Jabil’s legal and enterprise functions, global business teams, and outside counsel, supporting commercial and employment disputes and litigation in the United States and internationally. The attorney will develop resolution strategies, provide practical day-to-day legal advice, lead and support investigations, manage litigation and pre-litigation claims, and oversee outside counsel and case strategy. The role also advises on policies and processes, communicates and mitigates legal risks, provides relevant training, drafts legal documents, and collaborates with internal clients on process improvements, templates, self-service tools, and best practices.

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 communicate credibly with and influence business leaders.
Practical, business-oriented problem-solving skills that balance legal complexity and risk.
Subject matter expertise in commercial litigation and ability to manage matters across multiple jurisdictions with minimal supervision.
Ability to 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.
Strong 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 organizational levels.
Professional presence, sound judgment, and ability to stand firm on issues when necessary.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

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 resolution strategies for global commercial and employment claims, disputes, and litigation.
Provide timely tactical counsel and practical legal solutions to global business units.
Lead and support investigations and collaborate with other functions to improve investigation processes.
Manage competing workflows, establish priorities with internal stakeholders, and deliver results within agreed timelines.
Evaluate and communicate legal risks and benefits using sound judgment.
Develop, update, and advise on policies and processes in collaboration with legal and business stakeholders.
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 case strategy.
Develop training programs to educate 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 the United States and other locations.
Collaborate with internal clients to improve processes, 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