Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Overview

Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, provides best-in-class products, service and capabilities across multiple industries. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations and is committed to helping customers and communities with meaningful solutions. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Position
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Assistant General Counsel - Litigation on the Legal Team.
Location
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This role is open to remote work but 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, correspondence to court and case parties, determine when filings are necessary, and direct local counsel to maintain overall case strategy.
• Attend key events in the course of litigation, including 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 and 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 active member of a state bar in good standing.
• A minimum of five (5) years total credited experience in roles involving commercial litigation and/or products liability; asbestos litigation experience is 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; ability to 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 and prioritize; excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to work well independently.
• PC literacy in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ferguson cares for associates with a holistic approach to benefits plans and programs that support mental, physical and financial well-being. The offering includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with company match, plus additional enhancements such as mental health coverage, family-building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, and community involvement opportunities.

Pay Range: $11,400.30 - $18,700.00 (monthly for Salaried roles or hourly for other roles). This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Estimated ranges displayed are monthly for salaried roles or hourly for all other roles.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations and is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), including protections against discrimination for qualified protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. Equal Employment Opportunity information and reasonable accommodation details are available upon request.