Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

We have an open role on our Legal Team.

Remote work with occasional in-person meetings in Newport News, VA.

• 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 includes determining when such filings are necessary and directing 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 an ABA-accredited law school and membership in a state bar in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years total credited experience. 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. 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.
• Ability to apply logic in confrontational situations.
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well independently.
• PC literacy in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

We value the well-being of our associates. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more.

$11,400.30 - $18,700.00 per month. This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. Ferguson is an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor that abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(A). Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.