Corporate Counsel, Litigation

White Cap•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities. The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment. Job Summary The Corporate Counsel, Litigation is a key member of the legal department. This role will provide legal support for the organization and is responsible for protecting White Cap’s interests in disputes, claims, and litigation and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, this role will conduct legal research, partner with external counsel, and advise on legal issues within the organization.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school.
License to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. State.
3+ years' post-JD experience in a law firm practicing general business, commercial, employment, and/or insurance defense litigation.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in an in-house setting is preferable but not required.
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and develop appropriate strategies.
Ability to work both independently with little oversight and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with legal team and stakeholders to provide expert and strategic legal advice on a broad range of legal matters to management, key stakeholders, and executives.
Represents the company in a broad range of legal proceedings and disputes, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and pre-litigation dispute resolution.
Partner with outside counsel in legal proceedings to ensure accuracy, organization, and strategic alignment throughout all phases of litigation, including fact investigations, discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
Sets internal governance policies and manages the impact of external factors.
Researches legal issues, provides legal analyses, develops strategies, and oversees resolutions.
Evaluates and weighs multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action.
Drafts, reviews, and revises a variety of legal documents ensuring accuracy, clarity and compliance with applicable laws.
Identifies proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.
Creates associations of trust and respect with key stakeholders.
Interacts with external stakeholders, including, but not limited to engaging with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and collaborating with external legal counsel on various legal matters.
Oversees legal matters that cut across legal and related areas.
Stays abreast of legislative changes.
Develops training material and educates employees on legal issues, company policies, and best practices.
Performs other duties to support the legal team, as needed.