General Litigation Counsel
Job ID 6639
Location US-TX-Houston - Corp
Category Legal
Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Yrs. Experience 3
Relocation Provided No
Travel Percentage (%) 20
More information about this job:
Overview:
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries.
Responsibilities:
The Counsel-Litigation will be responsible for providing legal counsel and operational risk assessment to Sysco Corporation and its operating companies. This requires 3-5 years litigation experience, including general commercial litigation and hands-on litigation experience (e.g., trial, arbitration, mediation, discovery-related activities). Experience with products liability, transportation law and/or debtor/creditor law preferred. He/she will interact with outside counsel, as well as a variety of business professionals, so it is critical that this hire possess sound judgment, maturity, and the ability to quickly gain the confidence of others. This role requires a proactive, efficient approach and one must be able to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Provide analysis and advice regarding litigation-related legal risks, trends, and opportunities to reduce the company's risk exposure
* Seek out and propose appropriate solutions and resolutions to disputes and litigation
* Provide advice regarding the implications of new laws substantially impacting the Company
* Direct, manage, and develop strategy for litigation in federal and state court
* Manage outside legal counsel and control outside legal costs
* Collaborate and partner effectively with other departments that service the Company’s operating companies
Qualifications:
Other Qualifications and Interpersonal Skills Needed:
* 3-5 years of legal experience
* Legal background gained in a large or mid-sized law firm
* JD from an accredited law school, and member in good standing with a state bar, preferably TX
* Must be flexible and able to have primary responsibility for a large number of projects at the same time, work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage projects in a dynamic environment
* A strong client service focus
* Sound and precise legal drafting, negotiating, and editing skills, with the ability to analyze legal issues, assess potential for risk and assess priorities
* Must be comfortable when dealing with executives, deadlines, busy phones, and constant problem solving
* The ability to communicate clearly and concisely is critical
* Individual must have the ability and willingness to engage proactively with peers who also provide support to the Company’s operations
* Dependability – is consistent, committed, and responsible
* Able to build strong relationships, both internally and externally
* Credibility and trust are crucial - to quickly gain the confidence and respect of others by providing practical, timely, and reliable counsel
* Ability to work independently without constant supervision
Travel: up to 20%, depending on needs/issues.
Compensation: Package includes base salary (based on experience) plus annual target bonus and eligibility for equity participation.
Sysco Corporationis an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to promote an inclusive workforce.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
* Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment sponsorship.
* Sysco is committed to providing comprehensive retirement and benefits programs, a stock purchase plan, product purchase discounts and much more! Background & Drug Screen. EOE.
* Local candidates strongly preferred
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