Legal Counsel - Director of Litigation

Description:

We are excited to find our next great Legal Counsel – Director of Litigation.

Summary:
This position will be a part of Jayco's in-house legal team and primarily support commercial litigation activities, with a principal responsibility of performing outside counsel duties as lead counsel in litigation matters arising in California. The ideal candidate will have experience in private practice litigation and be capable of managing all aspects of litigation from case intake through resolution, particularly involving breach of warranty and claims under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.

This role reports to Jayco's General Counsel and works closely with the broader in-house legal department as well as Jayco's Consumer Affairs team and outside counsel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as lead litigation counsel in California-based cases involving breach of warranty and Song-Beverly Warranty Act claims.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with the in-house legal team and Consumer Affairs Department to develop legal strategies and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel, experts, and vendors as needed.
• Provide risk analysis, legal advice, and training related to warranty and consumer protection issues.
• Maintain litigation files and track case progress in internal systems.
• Demonstrate sold and clear analysis of legal risks and provide timely, accurate, independent, and commercial-focused legal advice.
• Other legal tasks and duties as may be assigned or required.

Education and Experience:
With a requirement to provide prompt, commercial, practical and complex and/or specialist legal advice, the successful candidate should have:

• Admission in good standing to practice as an attorney in California (and Indiana a plus, but not required).
• 1 – 3 years of litigation experience in private practice, preferably involving consumer or warranty law, including California's Song-Beverly Warranty Act.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Willingness to relocate to Northern Indiana or Southern Michigan.
• Commercial awareness, excellent business acumen and a practical common-sense approach.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills and collaborate mindset.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Improvement-focused and solutions driven.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary and compensation is commensurate with experience and credentials. Jayco offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Paid Vacation
• (2) Medical Insurance plan options, HSAs, and FSAs
• Family Care Clinic for employees and dependents enrolled in a Jayco medical plan (IN only)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k plan with an annual discretionary match
• Wellness Benefits
• On-site Fitness Center access (IN only)
• Health Clinic for employee use (IN only)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Benefits

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