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Counsel
Atlanta, United States
The opportunity:
The Counsel is an experienced litigation attorney who will work from our North Atlanta headquarters and be responsible for providing voluminous claim management and strategic litigation advice. In person 4 days per week with usual business hours. This team member will play a critical role in ensuring zealous representation of the company, both in defending and prosecuting commercial claims, personal injury, property damage, and collection disputes. Bankruptcy experience is a plus. A thorough understanding of court rules, procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, and the ability to identify and manage legal risks and a case docket will be crucial to your success. Having first chaired depositions and court appearances is required. Having prepared for trial in at least a support role is required. Limited travel required. The relocation packet is unavailable.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
- Matter Management: intake, analyze, develop, communicate, execute, and manage a wide variety of claims and litigations across the United States for your docket of matters.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between the legal department and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Strategy: Ensure claims and litigation are managed properly and align with the organization’s objectives.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations, staying up to date with changes in legislation and advising on their impact.
- Policy Development: Develop and implement legal policies and procedures, including in employment matters.
- Training and Mentoring: Be collaborative and receptive to professional feedback and engagement from other members of the legal department and the business.
- Manage legal projects by defining scope, setting milestones, delegating tasks, tracking progress, and reporting project results to ensure successful and efficient execution.
- Model Smurfit Westrock values as they relate to personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions, and interpersonal interactions.
What you need to succeed:
- Clear writing skills, with the ability to concisely summarize key issues.
- Proven ability to operate independently, handling every phase of litigation and focusing on efficient resolutions. Must have handled depositions and court appearances as first chair.
- Excellent client management and communication skills.
- Strong collaboration, organizational, and matter management skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively and gain trust and confidence with internal clients and stakeholders at many different levels (including senior executives).
- Strategic mindset.
- Passion for our business and for litigation.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented and strong work ethic.
Education and experience:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.
- Bar admission in good standing in the U.S. is required, and the position is based in GA / not a remote opportunity.
- Experience: 5-8 years of litigation experience focused on product liability or personal injury and insurance defense on the plaintiff or defense side.
What we offer:
- Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity, & respect.
- Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
- An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
- A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
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