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Lead Counsel, Product Claims
Ford Motor Company. Provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of pre-suit customer-direct and subrogation product liability matters nationwide .
Posted 9/16/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $141,700 - $268,300 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing product liability matters and subrogation claims, with a strong focus on litigation risk assessment and strategic oversight. Proficient in leveraging legal technology and automation to enhance operational efficiency and support diverse teams.
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Juris DoctorateLitigation ExperienceProduct Liability ExpertiseTeam ManagementNegotiation Skills
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Hard Skills
Litigation Risk AssessmentSubrogation Claims EvaluationLegal Operations OptimizationData AnalysisAI Tool Application
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingStrategic ThinkingWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationContinuous Improvement Mindset
Tools & Technologies
Legal Technology SolutionsWorkflow Automation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Membership in Michigan BarJuris Doctorate from ABA-accredited Law School
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryConsumer ManufacturingInsurance SubrogationRegulatory Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of pre-suit customer-direct and subrogation product liability matters nationwide
- Evaluate and assess subrogation claims
- Retain and manage outside counsel when necessary
- Drive assessment of litigation risk
- Optimize Ford’s strategic and defensive posture in anticipation of litigation
- Lead settlement negotiations
- Implement new technology solutions and workflow automations to efficiently manage matters and reduce costs
- Support, counsel, and train business teams on legal risks, lessons learned, and risk mitigation strategies
- Direct a team of analysts investigating and resolving pre-suit, consumer-direct product liability claims
- Collaborate with product litigation, class actions, consumer finance, regulatory, and other legal teams
- Serve as a strategic legal partner to Ford and Ford Pro’s customer service and experience operations
- Guide early dispute resolution and mitigate litigation risk
- Support the regulatory team in monitoring trends
- Assist with internal and third-party-driven investigations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
- Membership in good standing of the Michigan Bar, or membership in good standing of another state bar and eligibility for RIHC status in Michigan
- A minimum of 4-8 years of experience practicing as a litigation attorney in a law firm, corporation, or government agency
- Strong litigation background
- Excellent analytical, critical, and strategic thinking skills
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Skilled and confident in negotiation
- Proficient in applying AI tools to daily work
- Interest in optimizing and automating legal operations by analyzing data and leveraging legal technology
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work with a diverse team
- Experience managing a team
- Experience with the automotive industry or other consumer manufacturing
- Product liability and insurance subrogation experience
- Live in or willing to relocate to the Detroit area, but remote candidates are welcome to apply
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
Comp & perks- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days
- Paid parental leave
- New parent ramp-up programs
- Subsidized back-up child care
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Established and active employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time