Product Litigation Counsel

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. Independently provide legal counsel to clients .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeMidland • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a Juris Doctor or Master of Laws, providing independent legal counsel, managing litigation, and overseeing legal teams. Proven ability to develop strategic direction for cases and effectively communicate with clients and management.

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Juris DoctorTrial ExperienceLitigation ExperienceEDiscovery ExperienceCommercial Litigation Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingLegal CounselClient Legal TrainingCase ManagementSettlement Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission to State Bar

Industry Keywords

Product LitigationCommercial LitigationDiscovery CoordinationLegal Department Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently provide legal counsel to clients
Provide client legal training and education
Review and draft legal documents
Actively manage external counsel and experts
Collaborate with internal legal subject matter experts and Company resources
Oversee paralegals and administrative staff in the Legal Department
Coordinate with business and functional clients concerning discovery
Establish and monitor expense budgets
Set strategic direction for each case and related docket of cases
Develop and implement settlement strategies
Communicate proactively with Legal Department management and clients
Participate directly in key depositions, hearings, and trials
Oversee appellate issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor or Master of Laws
Minimum of 7 years practicing as an attorney
Admission to a State Bar or eligibility for admission
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% annually
Ability to work legally in the United States
No visa sponsorship/support available, including for any U.S. permanent residency process
Demonstrable competence practicing law with a major law firm or corporation
Strong law school credentials
Trial and litigation experience
Product litigation experience
Commercial litigation experience
eDiscovery experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across global markets, with locally relevant incentives
Benefits and programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being
Competitive retirement program, potentially including company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources
Employee stock purchase programs, subject to location availability
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only)
Robust medical and life insurance packages
Travel insurance, available in certain countries/locations
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities
Role-based workplace flexibility
Competitive yearly vacation allowance
Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation
Wellbeing Portal
On-site fitness facilities, subject to location availability
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more
Domestic relocation assistance, subject to eligibility
Transportation allowance, subject to location availability
Meal subsidies/vouchers, subject to location availability
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives, such as bike-to-work programs, subject to location availability