Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

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.

Remote work 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 potential or preventative commercial issues.
• 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, and correspondence to court and case parties, determining when 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, 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.
• Minimum of five (5) years total credited experience, including significant, relevant experience with a law firm or private corporation as legal counsel leading or overseeing cases involving commercial litigation 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, including attorneys, investigative agencies and auditors.
• Ability to apply logic in confrontational situations.
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
• Ability to work well independently.
• PC literacy in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ferguson offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the mental, physical and financial well‑being of associates, including health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match and additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements such as 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 (Monthly for salaried roles, hourly for all other roles). Bonus or incentive plan eligible.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.