Sr Corporate Counsel, Litigation

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Job Summary
Legal team member responsible for managing all litigation, coordinating litigation strategy, and managing outside counsel on a daily basis. Supports and assists our legal and business teams with customer disputes and contested matters prior to litigation.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Provide legal advice and representation of the company in litigation, mediations, arbitrations, negotiations, settlement discussions, claims, and related matters
• Manage internal litigation processes and communication related to contested matters, including coordinating discovery responses working with administrative and operations functions
• Actively manage outside counsel in a manner that provides maximum value and return for the company – this includes working closely with outside counsel regarding case strategy and court filings
• Manage and participate in special projects and department or company initiatives as needed
• Work collaboratively to manage multiple tasks, including collaboration with other administrative functions within the organization

Education; Experience; Skills

• J.D. and licensed attorney with bar admission in good standing in at least one state; ability to become registered for in-house practice in the state of Missouri.
• 4+ years at a law firm and/or in-house legal department with primary experience as a litigator and/or managing outside litigation counsel from an in-house position
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, other legal team members, and outside counsel
• Exhibit leadership, relationship skills, and strong negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

Work Environment

• Primarily working in our Maryland Heights, Missouri, administrative offices, with ability to work from home one day per week

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.  Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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