Assistant General Counsel Litigation And Claims

Description

Position at JBS USA

Assistant General Counsel Litigation and Claims

Purpose and Scope / General Summary : An hour north of Denver and ideally situated between Boulder Fort Collins and Greeley JBS USA is the largest company headquartered in Colorado. We are seeking a motivated and proactive attorney to join our legal team with a focus on litigation management and the talent and adaptability to handle the wide variety of complex legal matters youll find at one of the worlds largest global food companies.

In this role you will draw upon your experience to strategically and efficiently manage litigation and other disputes from inception to completion. You will work closely with executives business unit leaders department heads and other teams across the Company to address and resolve legal matters support business goals and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

Responsibilities :

• Manage numerous and varied legal disputes in multiple jurisdictions
• Actively engage in all facets of case management including investigation assessment strategy and resolution
• Supervise direct and collaborate with outside counsel including case strategy motions practice discovery mediation and trial preparation
• Actively engage with companys risk management department concerning coverage issues and assist with first-party claims
• Actively engage with companys third-party administrator to coordinate case management
• Assist with outside counsel guidelines developing budgets matter staffing and developing alternative fee arrangements
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant federal state and local laws
• Provide clear legal advice and practical business-focused solutions while preserving and protecting the Companys integrity and reputation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits :

For individuals assigned and / or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience qualifications skills competencies and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct d rug alcohol and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About u s : JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh value added and branded beef pork chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley Colorado where our 1200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission : To be the best in all that we do completely focused on our business ensuring the be s t products and services to our customers a relationship of trust with our suppliers profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are : Availability Determination Discipline Humility Ownership Simplicity Sincer ity

EOE including d isab ility / vets

Unsolicited Assistance : JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

Key Skills

General Counsel,Legal Case Management,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Legal Counsel,Legal Research,Securities Law,Employment & Labor Law,Real Estate Law,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1