Asst General Counsel, Litigation

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US,

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment,  offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and  offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $ to $.

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

The Assistant General Counsel, Litigation reports to the VP, Associate General Counsel & Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and serves as Grainger’s senior leader responsible for its global litigation and disputes portfolio. This role manages all enterprise litigation and pre-litigation disputes, leads a team of legal professionals, ensures the company's litigation posture supports enterprise objectives, and advises senior executives and the Board of Directors.

The Assistant General Counsel, Litigation collaborates extensively across the business—including with Finance, Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance, and senior leadership—to drive disciplined litigation management, elevate reporting and analytics, and proactively minimize risk. The position requires exceptional litigation judgment, leadership capability, and experience operating in a complex, multinational environment. This is a hybrid role based in Lake Forest, IL

• Lead Grainger’s global portfolio of litigation, claims, and disputes, including products/tort, commercial, intellectual property, employment, and regulatory matters.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies that balance legal, financial, and reputational considerations to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Manage and evaluate outside counsel, ensuring performance excellence, effective staffing, and cost-efficient representation.
• Oversee discovery strategy, eDiscovery processes, and document management systems, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness.