Counsel - Litigation

Requisition I D: 919135 Store #: H00018 Legal - OH CSC

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“If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.”

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid‑range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team accompanies and enables others within the Essilor Luxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on Linked In!

The Litigation Counsel position will support all divisions of Essilor Luxottica’s North American business and manage a wide variety of commercial litigation in North America. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation.

• Support in managing all phases of litigation for Essilor Luxottica’s North American business, including case management, motion practice oversight, implementation of legal holds, coordination of discovery, coordination of insurance coverage, and settlement support across a variety of subject matters such as commercial, general liability, professional liability, product liability, real estate, collections, and construction disputes.
• Analyze legal risks and obligations and prepare written assessments and recommendations regarding litigated and pre‑litigation matters providing clear, practical advice to clients regarding exposure, strategy and resolution options.
• Draft and respond to demand letters, subpoenas, attorney‑general inquiries, and other dispute‑related correspondence.
• Identify potential litigation risks and trends and counsel on how to mitigate exposure.
• Support discovery processes, including eDiscovery coordination, document review and strategy, and compliance with preservation obligations.
• Assist in the administration of the legal recovery program, including identifying recovery opportunities, supervising recovery applications, and tracking recoveries.
• Assist in the selection, engagement, and oversight of outside counsel, including monitoring budgeting, reviewing invoices, and tracking spend.
• Serve as liaison between outside counsel and clients to ensure effective and efficient representation of the Company.
• Supervise work of litigation paralegals and law clerk.
• Support the overall day‑to‑day general functions and strategic initiatives of the Litigation Team.

• JD from an accredited law school and excellent academic background
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio or another state
• Minimum 3 years of experience with a private law firm or corporate legal department (or a combination thereof) in commercial litigation
• Superior writing, communication, and research skills
• Organized and detail oriented with strong project management skills
• Ability to interact with all levels and all lines of business and clients
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a legal team
• Ability to adapt to constantly shifting priorities, and allocate resources appropriately
• Experience with eDiscovery processes and tools

• International experience
• Retail or consumer‑facing industry experience

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple…