Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

8-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant Vice President, Litigation Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant Vice President, Litigation Attorney, will report to the SVP, Legal and will be responsible for managing . litigation matters for the company. The role involves coordinating with both internal colleagues and external counsel to provide effective litigation strategy and counsel to the business. Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting with the supervision and management of the company's defense in litigation across state and federal courts in the .
- Handling general liability and products liability matters, including talc/asbestos lawsuits and multi-district litigation (MDL).
- Managing consumer class actions related to false advertising, consumer fraud, defective product claims, and privacy breaches under acts like TCPA, BIPA, and CIPA.
- Overseeing commercial disputes, including those with vendors and suppliers.
- Addressing California-specific legal issues such as Proposition 65 and CARB.
- Coordinating with outside counsel on all litigation matters.
- Liaising with finance teams to manage litigation budgets.
- Providing commercial law support and guidance in areas such as advertising and marketing law, retail store legal issues, e-commerce sites, data retention, and IT destruction policies.

Education and Experience Information:
- A . degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials is required.
- The candidate must be a member in good standing with the New York or New Jersey State bar.
- A minimum of 8-10 years of experience focused on all facets of litigation relevant to a consumer products company is necessary.
- The candidate should possess solid judgment, respect, and integrity toward others and should be comfortable providing legal advice across all 50 states.
- Additional experience in advertising law, retail legal guidance, and contracts is also desired.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $147,100 - $213,300. The actual compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Additional Benefits Information:
- Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Pension Plan.
- Hybrid Work Policy allowing 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
- Flexible Time Off, including Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, and Summer Fridays.
- Access to company perks such as VIP Access to the internal shop for discounted products, monthly mobile allowance, and discounted gym memberships.
- Opportunities for Learning & Development, including unlimited access to e-learnings, lunch & learn sessions, and mentorship programs.
- Participation in Employee Resource Groups, Think Tanks, and Innovation Squads.
- Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs.

Company is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. Candidates who do not meet every single requirement are encouraged to apply as they may be suitable for this or other roles. Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other employment practices.

Candidates with disabilities or disabled veterans may request reasonable accommodations if needed to apply for a job. The company is committed to ensuring a safe working environment with enhanced protection standards for all employees.