Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

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Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries, building infrastructure, homes, and businesses. As a Fortune 500 company with 36,000 associates in 1,700 locations, Ferguson offers best‑in‑class products, service, and capabilities across many sectors. The company values growth, collaboration, and a meaningful purpose for its associates.

Remote work available with occasional in‑person meetings and trainings within a reasonable driving distance of Newport News, VA.

• 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 filing needs and direct local counsel to maintain overall case strategy.
• Attend key events in litigation such as depositions, mediation, settlement conferences and trials.
• Conduct internal investigations and prepare responses to third parties.
• Increase the effectiveness of legal services through preventative action, early identification and resolution of potential issues and disputes.
• Communicate effectively, maintaining professional, collegial, and productive relationships with associates, witnesses, attorneys, and external partners.

• Law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school and membership in a state bar in good standing.
• Minimum five (5) years total credited experience, preferably in a law firm or private corporation with oversight of commercial litigation and/or product liability, and asbestos litigation experience a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and apply regulations and policies to daily situations.
• Travel as needed, including visits to Ferguson's corporate offices.
• Poise and ability to communicate to groups, including training programs.
• Ability to argue the Company’s position persuasively to third parties, including attorneys, investigative agencies and auditors.
• Logical reasoning in confrontational situations and ability to focus and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work well independently.
• PC literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Legal
• Industries:
  Wholesale, Wholesale Building Materials, and Construction

$11,400.30 – $18,700.00

Estimated ranges displayed are monthly for salaried roles or hourly for all other roles. This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible.

At Ferguson, we care for each other and offer a comprehensive benefits package including 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.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor abiding by 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A). Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer under F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations and pays a starting wage that may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.