CooperCompanies · 17 hours ago
Corporate Counsel-Litigation
Victor, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $197K/yrCooperCompanies is a leading global medical device company focused on improving lives. The Corporate Counsel-Litigation role involves proactive management of claims and litigation, implementing strategies aligned with the company's objectives while providing effective legal support to the organization.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
As part of the CooperCompanies legal team, manage and oversee all phases of litigation and dispute resolution processes, including investigation, discovery, pre- and post- proceeding written submissions, preparation of witnesses for testimony, direct and cross-examination of witnesses, oral arguments, litigation and appeals
Represent the company professionally and ethically in addressing early dispute resolution of conflicts
Prepare legal documents such as attorney correspondence, notices of claim, settlement agreements, general releases, a wide variety of reports, and litigation documents
Manage responses to a wide variety of legal requests, requests for information, non-party witness subpoenas, garnishments, and other escalated matters independently
Conduct targeted legal research in connection with liability risks, pending matters, and potential industry trends
Serve as a company representative for various proceedings, which may include in-person attendance at depositions, trials, motions, arbitrations, mediations, agency and/or regulator proceedings
Analyze risk exposure and provide counsel on proactive strategies to manage or mitigate risks and claims in a cost-effective manner
Serve as a liaison to key business contacts, legal team members, and internal witnesses with respect to the progress of litigated matters
Draft regular, clear communications and development updates to internal stakeholders
Prepare evaluations of settlement demands and make well-supported recommendations to stakeholders
Support, instruct and manage external counsel, where required, to maximize efficient use of external counsel and ensure external counsel has all necessary resources and information to execute assignments
Work collaboratively with external counsel to ensure court filings by external counsel contain accurate information and appropriately reflect the necessary content
Effectively manage litigation expenses, ensure compliance with applicable insurance reporting guidelines and outside counsel requirements
Comply with confidentiality and evidence preservation obligations including protocols for issuance and tracking of legal hold process
Be involved in refining litigation management policies and procedures
Deliver or assist in delivering training and communications regarding litigation management protocols, evidence preservation, risk management, and other relevant legal issues
Stay abreast of legal developments and anticipate and develop compliant responses to changes in the law that impact the business
Qualification
Required
Admitted (and in good standing) to practice as an attorney in a U.S. state or qualified for registration as in-house counsel in a U.S. state
Possession of (or ability to secure) a valid passport or the equivalent credentials in order to travel internationally
Knowledgeable in federal and state level litigation; knowledge of Canadian (provincial and federal) litigation as well as some exposure to litigation forums outside of North America will be a distinct advantage
Proven ability to resolve a wide variety of conflict in a timely and proactive manner
Background in medical devices, pharmaceutical or health care industry is preferable, though not essential
Excellent communication and research skills, including detail-oriented effective writing, clear public speaking, and ability to quickly establish trust and credibility in interactions with people
Understanding of financial documents, accounting for attorneys, and budgeting
Positive attitude, flexibility, professionalism, and integrity are requirements
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects and internal client demands
Effective time management and delivery of on-time results to meet deadlines
Ability to work with technical and scientific disciplines, and to work effectively with subject matter experts
Collaborative approach to working with a wide range of other disciplines, often across regions and time zones
Excellent business acumen, ability to think strategically and formulate concrete recommendations
Demonstrated success in establishing and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization
Strong skills and comfort level in full range of computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and ability to quickly adapt to customized software for various functions
Cultural competency in a wide variety of situations
Experience of delivering pragmatic legal advice to meet business objectives
Track record of success in conflict resolution
Experience with insurance policies and complying with insurer procedures and reporting requirements
Demonstrated commitment to developing and maintaining a positive and collegial, team-oriented environment
Admitted and in good standing to practice as an attorney in the United States (and/or another jurisdiction in which the person can qualify for registration as an in-house counsel)
Juris Doctorate received from an accredited law school (or similar degree from an educational institution outside of the United States)
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university (or similar degree from an educational institution outside of the United States)
Preferred
Background in medical devices, pharmaceutical or health care industry is preferable, though not essential
Bilingual/multilingual skills not essential, but an asset
Company
CooperCompanies
CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company focused on helping people experience life’s beautiful moments through its two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical.
Founded in 1958
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Agostino Ricupati
SVP Finance - Tax and Chief Accounting Officer
June White
Principal Business Partner, Inclusion & Diversity
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