Litigation Associate Counsel

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Associate Counsel - Cleveland, OH

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Litigation Associate Counsel to join our legal team in Cleveland, OH. In this role, you will be responsible for managing claims and litigation, providing legal advice and guidance to business units, and mitigating legal risks for the company.

Responsibilities:
- Effectively handle assigned legal activities for business units, functions, or legal practice areas
- Manage claims and litigation, including case reviews, fact-finding and analysis, e-discovery, witness preparation, depositions, and arbitration or trial preparation
- Support projects and teams by providing legal support and solutions to the company's business units or corporate departments
- Provide focused and practical legal advice on business operations and the impact of current or anticipated laws, rules, and regulations
- Research, develop, and coordinate implementation of legal solutions to substantiate positions
- Identify and analyze existing and emerging legal risks and develop strategies to manage them
- Stay up-to-date on new regulations and emerging legal risks and provide proactive advice and counsel to business units and corporate functions
- Develop understanding of the operational model of the supported business unit or enterprise-wide function
- Engage, communicate with, and advise mid-management and operational business clients
- May manage or provide work direction to support staff (paralegals, admins, fellows, law clerks, etc.)

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in applicable jurisdiction
- Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or claims management
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven judgment and ability to evaluate and manage risk
- Experience clearly articulating complex legal concepts to a lay audience
- Prior federal or state clerkship experience preferred
- 5+ years of post-licensure experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or claims management preferred
- Experience as an in-house attorney providing guidance and counseling to business, particularly in connection with litigation or pre-suit disputes preferred
- Experience training company personnel on substantive legal topics preferred

Technical/ Skill Requirements:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- General working knowledge of legal software
- Experience with eDiscovery platforms and electronic case management tools preferred

About Sherwin-Williams:
At Sherwin-Williams, we believe in careers that grow with you. As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we value the unique talents and abilities of all individuals. We provide opportunities for growth and development, encouraging employees to explore their curiosity and drive the company forward. Our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter, and feel better, and we do this by offering a wide range of world-class benefits.

Compensation:
Compensation for this role is dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range takes into account factors such as skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location of the position.

Benefits:
Sherwin-Williams offers a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans, health care, total well-being, and commuter benefits. For a general description of benefits offered, please visit /.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, we request state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Job Info:
- Job ID: 2410366
- Job Category: Legal
- Posting Date: 05/06/2024, 10:46 PM
- Apply Before: 05/14/2024, 09:29 AM
- Location: USA OH Cleveland Prospect Ave Headquarters
- Employment Category: Full-time regular
- Relocation Package: Yes, within company policy
- Salary Frequency: Annually
- Minimum Salary: $113,278
- Maximum Salary: $146,739

Not specified

Retirement, health care, total well-being, commute assistance

Not specified

Legal research, case management, risk management, communication, training, Microsoft Office, eDiscovery platforms

Juris Doctor

Online application

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor, License to practice law (applicable jurisdiction)

Legal