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The Lubrizol Corporation · 4 days ago

Corporate Counsel, Litigation

Wickliffe, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Lubrizol Corporation is a specialty chemical company seeking a Corporate Counsel to join their Legal Team. The role involves managing litigation and labor/employment matters, leading contract negotiations, and advising on various legal matters to align legal strategy with business goals.

ChemicalInformation TechnologyManufacturingMedicalMedical Device

Hiring Manager

Austin Morrin

Responsibilities

Work closely with other legal professionals to manage certain litigation matters and other disputes, determining and implementing strategy

Provide strategic advice with respect to labor/employment matters involving the FMLA, the ADA, the FLRA, Title VII, and other applicable anti-discrimination, leave, and wage/hour laws

Oversee and direct the response to subpoenas

Provide legal assistance on environmental, governance, and compliance matters as necessary

Develop metrics to demonstrate performance related to legal matters, providing necessary reports to the Deputy CLO and other professionals

Manage outside counsel to ensure implementation of strategy and monitor the progress of matters

Work closely with the primary lawyer for a business/function to develop contracting strategy, as needed

Work directly with Procurement and Sales teams to understand contract needs, goals, and risks involved

Qualification

Litigation experienceLabor/employment lawContract negotiationCorporate law experienceCompliance mattersMS Office proficiencyFluent in EnglishOrganizational skills

Required

3+ years as a lawyer at a corporate law firm or in-house corporate legal department, demonstrating a broad array of experience in matters affecting a large and diversified company

Experience litigating (or managing litigation of) complex matters affecting a large, global manufacturer

Experience with federal and state labor/employment statutes, including Title VII, the FMLA, and the ADA

Ability to learn processes for drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and Juris Doctorate are required. Candidate must be licensed to practice law in at least one state

Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment to ensure that the company's contracts and litigation are managed in a timely and efficient manner that is consistent with strategic goals

Candidate must be flexible and able to work with multiple internal/external attorneys, sales professionals, and procurement professionals in multiple practice areas

Fluent in oral and written English, and skillful in MS office (Words, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.)

Self-starter with highly effective organizational skills and ability to handle confidential matters

Must be open and able to travel as needed to serve the company's interests

Company

The Lubrizol Corporation

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The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life.

Founded in 1928

Wickliffe, Ohio, USA

5001-10000 employees