Vice President, Legal - Litigation, Employment Law, Compliance

Owens Corning•Toledo, OH

About The Position

The Vice President, Legal serves as Owens Corning’s enterprise leader for global litigation and leads the employment law and compliance functions. The role is directly responsible for litigation matters in the United States and Canada and provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight for litigation, employment law, and compliance globally through internal legal professionals and external counsel. The position develops and executes litigation strategy and leads the Directors responsible for employment law and compliance strategies aligned with business objectives, risk management, and company values. As a member of the Legal Leadership Team, the Vice President helps shape and execute the Law Department’s strategic direction and advances the company’s culture, talent agenda, and business priorities. The role may also lead other legal functions and personnel as assigned. It serves as a trusted advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Executive Committee members, business presidents, corporate function leaders, and the Board of Directors on significant litigation, dispute resolution, legal risk, and related business matters. The position combines legal judgment with practical business advice to support informed decisions and enterprise value creation. Owens Corning is a branded building products company with businesses in roofing, insulation, and doors, primarily serving residential markets in North America and Europe. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Significant experience managing complex litigation and disputes for a large corporation and/or major law firm.
Demonstrated success leading sophisticated litigation portfolios involving multiple jurisdictions.
Significant experience managing outside counsel and major legal budgets.
Deep understanding of litigation risk management, dispute resolution strategies, legal reserves, and related financial considerations.
Proven ability to advise senior executives on highly sensitive and complex business matters.
15–20 years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing global litigation matters and coordinating legal strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, building products, or similarly regulated industries.
Prior in-house legal leadership experience in a public company environment.
Experience leading diverse legal teams and multiple legal practice areas.
Demonstrated success working with executive leadership teams and boards of directors.
Law firm and in-house counsel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement enterprise-wide litigation strategies that support business objectives and manage legal and commercial risk.
Oversee significant litigation, arbitrations, investigations, administrative proceedings, and material disputes globally; directly manage complex litigation in the United States and Canada.
Coordinate with international legal leaders to establish consistent global litigation approaches, governance standards, reporting requirements, and management practices.
Evaluate emerging legal risks and trends and develop strategies to mitigate enterprise exposure.
Provide practical legal advice to senior business and functional leaders regarding litigation, disputes, regulatory actions, and crises.
Advise executive leadership on the legal, operational, financial, reputational, and strategic implications of significant disputes.
Present litigation assessments, risk analyses, and recommendations to senior management and, when appropriate, the Board of Directors.
Lead decisions on settlement strategy, trial strategy, and alternative dispute resolution.
Oversee litigation reserves, contingent liability assessments, and related financial disclosures.
Work with Finance, Internal Audit, and business leaders on forecasting, risk assessment, and compliance with accounting requirements.
Manage legal spending and outside counsel costs, and develop metrics and reporting to assess litigation performance, cost effectiveness, and enterprise risk trends.
Establish and oversee global relationships with external law firms and litigation service providers; select, retain, and manage outside counsel in accordance with company policies and objectives.
Promote outside counsel accountability, efficiency, value creation, consistent litigation practices, and compliance with company billing guidelines.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Employment Law and Compliance functions, including legal guidance, regulatory adherence, policy governance, and proactive risk mitigation.
Serve as the senior legal advisor on high-risk and complex matters involving litigation, employment risks, and compliance obligations.
Develop and execute an integrated legal risk framework across litigation, employment law, and compliance.
Contribute to the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the Law Department as a member of the Legal Leadership Team.
Lead legal professionals across practice areas; develop a high-performing, engaged, and collaborative organization through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.
Foster collaboration across legal functions and regions to provide consistent legal support worldwide.
Model company values and leadership expectations; drive enterprise thinking, lead change, foster accountability and inclusion, and manage competing priorities and resources in a dynamic global environment.