Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

About Ferguson

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson has an Assistant General Counsel – Litigation role open on our Legal Team.

This role is open to remote work but within a reasonable driving distance of Newport News, VA for occasional in person meetings and trainings.

• Provide consulting services to the management team and others in the law department on any potential or preventative commercial issues that may arise.
• Select, handle and coordinate company assistance with external counsel.
• Provide regular reporting on the status of litigation matters, including developing and reporting on key benchmarks and financial metrics.
• Review legal documents, pleadings, correspondence to court and case parties. This will include the determination of when such filings are necessary and direction of local counsel to maintain overall case strategy.
• Attend key events in the course of litigation, including material depositions, mediation, settlement conferences and trials.
• Conduct internal investigations and prepare responses to third parties.
• Increase the effectiveness of the delivery of legal services through preventative action, including proactive involvement, early identification, and resolution of potential issues and disputes.
• Communicate effectively, and maintain professional, collegial, and productive relationships with company associates, witnesses, attorneys, and external partners.

• Law degree from a law school fully accredited by the American Bar Association and member of a state bar in good standing.
• A minimum of five (5) years total credited experience. Responsible, significant, relevant and successful experience with a law firm or private corporation as legal counsel leading or overseeing cases involving commercial litigation and/or products liability with asbestos litigation experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to apply regulations and policies to daily situations.
• Ability to travel as needed, including visits to Ferguson’s corporate offices.
• Poise and ability to communicate effectively to groups (e.g., conduct training programs).
• Ability to argue the Company’s position persuasively to third parties, including attorneys, investigative agencies and auditors.
• Ability to apply logic in confrontational situations.
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
• Ability to work well independently.
• PC literacy in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well‑being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building…