Senior Counsel - Litigation
About The Position
C.H. Robinson is seeking a dynamic Senior Counsel - Litigation to play a pivotal role in managing a diverse litigation portfolio, advising on HR and employment law matters, and serving as a trusted legal partner across our global business units. This is more than just a legal role — it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of process innovation, including the integration of AI and legal tech to transform how we work. If you're ready to bring your proactive mindset and exceptional communication skills to a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to connect with you. In this role, you will work on-site from the Eden Prairie office with your peers 3-4 days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions.
Requirements
- Law degree from an accredited college or university
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum 5-7 years of licensed legal experience in litigation
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working at a law firm, preferably in litigation practice, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple client matters and deliver high-quality legal work in a deadline-driven environment
- Experience supporting or managing litigation at scale (multi-jurisdictional or high-volume)
- Understanding of employment law and compliance across multiple states
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of Programs
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with legal and non-legal teams
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing complex legal matters from intake through resolution while exercising sound judgment and prioritizing business needs
- Ability to motivate and encourage change, able to get positive results in a very large, dispersed organization
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Responsibilities
- Support the management of a high-volume litigation docket, including case tracking, overseeing outside counsel, developing case strategy, coordinating discovery, and evaluating legal risk across a range of civil lawsuits
- Assist with pre-litigation strategy, discovery, and document review
- Evaluate legal claims and litigation risk across departments and provide input on dispute resolution strategy
- Provide day-to-day employment law advice and business expertise to Human Resources and business partners, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Conduct research and risk assessments on employee-related matters including accommodations, terminations, investigations, and wage/hour issues
- Offer legal counsel to C.H. Robinson employees on a wide range of legal issues, including contracts, compliance, privacy, and operational matters
- Translate complex legal concepts into practical, business-focused guidance
- Collaborate with legal operations and Technology to evaluate, implement, and improve AI-driven tools and workflows to support litigation and internal legal processes
- Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks, optimize document management, and improve legal efficiency using AI and analytics
Benefits
- Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
- Enhanced Fertility benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid observed holidays
- 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off to volunteer in your community
- Charitable Giving Match Program
- 401(k) with 6% company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
