Associate General Counsel - Litigation

10-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

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Associate General Counsel - Litigation: $200,000 - $293,700 annually

Job Title: Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Experience: Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in at least one state. Minimum 10+ years of substantive business litigation experience with a corporate legal department or a well-regarded law firm.

Location: Partially remote with the possibility of 50-75% remote work. May require occasional travel.

Company: Smithfield Foods

Department: Legal

Salary: $200,000 - $293,700 annually

Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, education benefits, and opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

Overview:

Smithfield Foods, an $18 billion . food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide, is seeking an Associate General Counsel - Litigation to provide legal advice and assist with dispute resolution and litigation matters. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible, hybrid workplace schedule.

Responsibilities:

- Advise the Company's risk management department on general liability litigation matters.
- Manage and coordinate document retention initiatives and responses to subpoenas and third-party requests for information.
- Oversee and/or assist with responses to discovery requests and preparation of litigation holds.
- Manage the defense of commercial litigation matters, including assessing risk, developing strategy, and partnering with outside counsel.
- Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial testimony.
- Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and other legal proceedings.
- Draft and review settlement agreements and confidentiality and protective orders.
- Collaborate with other in-house counsel to advise the organization on dispute resolution and litigation-avoidance matters.
- Review and provide advice on contractual terms relating to indemnification, arbitration, and limitation of liability provisions.
- Use litigation as a tool to achieve business and policy goals.
- Manage outside litigation counsel budget, work, and costs.
- Stay abreast of legal implications of industry trends and assist with developing strategies.
- Assist Chief Legal Officer and Deputy General Counsel in responding to governmental investigations.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 15+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Must have a JD degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in at least one state.
- Minimum 10+ years of substantive business litigation experience with a corporate legal department or a well-regarded law firm.
- Strong ability to manage heavy workload in a highly dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Sound judgment and ability to think critically and make well-reasoned recommendations.
- Performance-driven with a strong work ethic and a sense of urgency and fairness.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Self-confident and able to inspire confidence from clients.
- Willing to travel occasionally.

EEO/AA Information:

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. Smithfield also participates in E-Verify.

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Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

sound judgment; ability to think critically, make and articulate well-reasoned recommendations. if you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please

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