Vice President of Legal, Litigation

Volvo Group • Greensboro, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) seek an experienced attorney to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for litigation and claims primarily arising from the companies’ operations and products. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, this role provides strategic legal counsel driving risk-mitigation strategies, directs dispute resolution, manages internal and outside counsel, and defends and advances Mack’s and VTNA’s legal interests while supporting their business objectives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• At least 10 years of relevant legal experience, with substantial experience litigating civil and product liability matters in private practice at a law firm, ideally supplemented by relevant in-house experience.
• Demonstrated success managing professionals, complex matters, outside counsel, and legal spend is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the transportation, automotive, or heavy-truck industry is preferred.
• Exceptional litigation, arbitration, and negotiation skills, particularly with respect to product liability and warranty cases
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work with, and manage, other professional staff
• The capability to balance aggressive legal protection with commercial business objectives
• Excellent judgment
• Organization and planning
• Strong financial acumen for budget management and reserve forecasting
• Self-sufficiency

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and counsel to the companies’ executive management, business partners, and insurers in connection with litigation, legal risks, laws, and regulations.
• Formulate and execute the companies’ legal strategy relating to product liability, asbestos liability, breach of warranty, supplier warranty recovery, complex commercial litigation, class-action litigation, and other business interests.
• Lead and supervise a team of legal, paralegal and engineering professionals responsible for defending Mack Trucks and VTNA in litigation, specifically including product liability, asbestos liability, and warranty litigation.
• Lead the response to subpoenas, government investigations, and regulatory inquiries across applicable jurisdictions.
• Direct e-discovery processes, litigation holds, and internal investigations.
• Minimize product related and other legal claims against the companies through full compliance, timely reporting, and complete and accurate record keeping.
• Select and manage outside counsel, experts, and vendors to achieve strong outcomes with disciplined cost control.
• Partner with and train engineering, manufacturing, product safety, sales, marketing, and compliance teams to avoid claims and support sound business decisions.
• Draft and/or revise indemnity agreements and related contract documents.
• Manage the legal litigation budget, accurately forecast reserves, and track department metrics and spend.
• Participate in industry and/or commercial legal organizations, on behalf of Mack and VTNA.
• Foster an environment where everyone in the Mack and VTNA Legal function recognizes his or her responsibilities and contributes to the overall business and strategic goals of Mack and VTNA.
• Promote the development of, and participate in, a committed department that works together to achieve excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree