Legal Specialist Director/Litigation Counsel

Join our dynamic, multi-specialized team as Counsel on the Litigation team, where you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with various departments including Risk and Compliance, Audit, Sustainability, Intellectual Property, HR, and Government Affairs. This role offers a unique chance to engage with diverse teams and contribute to impactful projects across a leading global data analytics and technology organization. 

This role is based in Jersey City, NJ. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week with the option of working remotely for the remaining two days.

In this role, you will

• Shape, inform and implement multifaceted litigation strategies across various subject matters to advance and protect company priorities
• Strategize, coordinate and manage all aspects of pre-litigation matters, including investigating facts and documents related to disputes and litigation 
• Provide regular reports to the Chief Litigation Counsel, relevant senior management and risk management of all litigation and related matters
• Manage and oversee outside counsel in litigation and enforcement matters, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation and settlement negotiations
• Attend depositions of Company witnesses, mediations, arbitrations and trials
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, assess risk and develop legal strategies to resolve disputes
• Identify opportunities for improving internal litigation processes and implement solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Admission to New Jersey Bar (or Admission to other state bar with NJ Limited License for In-House Counsel)
• Minimum 7+ years of combined relevant legal experience including both law firm litigation and in-house experience
• Effective negotiator with a good sense for practical business solutions to problems
• Self-assured and comfortable handling matters independently
• Energetic with a dynamic personality and can inspire the confidence of the business team, management, departmental colleagues and other support groups
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and strategic, proactive decision making
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple matters in a timely manner

#LI-EA1
#LI-Hybrid