Counsel Litigation Job Knoxville area,Tennessee USA,Law/Legal

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to address legal matters within specific departments and subject matter areas while maintaining close communication with colleagues to ensure an integrated, consistent approach to legal services.

In this role you will:

Lead and manage certain litigation and pre-litigation matters across civil, commercial, employment, regulatory, and class action cases

Assist with development and execution of litigation strategy in alignment with business priorities and risk tolerance

Select, supervise, and manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality and cost-effective legal representation

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess legal risk, develop case strategy, collect evidence, and prepare witnesses

Represent the company in settlement negotiations, mediations, trials, and arbitrations

Oversee responses to subpoenas, government inquiries, and other document requests

Assist with maintenance of case tracking systems, litigation budgets, and legal holds

Advise business units on dispute resolution strategies and help minimize exposure through proactive legal counseling

Support internal investigations and compliance review as needed

Contribute to company policies and procedures related to risk management, dispute resolution, and document retention

Qualifications

JD Degree or equivalent
Minimum 5 years experience
Knowledge of general business and contract law
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Prior experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets
Strong negotiation, writing, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, business-oriented environment
High integrity, sound judgement, and strong communication skills

Additional Information

Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Weekly Pay

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