Description:
What You'll Get to Do:Work at the North American headquarters of a global leader in technological innovation and one of the world's first purpose driven brands. At A Leading Technology Partner Company, we believe that technology should contribute to making society a better place and we have shown that over more than 100 years with our products, services and solutions. Our employees are guided by the Seven Principles established by our founder K?nosuke Matsushita: Contribution to Society, Fairness and Honesty, Cooperation and Team Spirit, Untiring Effort for Improvement, Courtesy and Humility, Adaptability and Gratitude.
- Law degree from accredited law school required. Admission to a state bar, NJ or NY preferred or eligibility to obtain in-house counsel license in NJ.
- Minimum 8 years' experience at a law firm and or corporate legal department with a focus on product safety or product liability, product warranty, regulatory compliance and general commercial litigation.
- Substantive knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- Experience advising clients in all stages of civil litigation including strategy for pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigation, discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration and knowledge of insurance related issues.
- Experience with Environmental Product Regulation, including compliance with EPA regulations, or knowledge of Antitrust Law, a plus.
Other Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strategic thinking and communication
- Strong business acumen and experience advising business leaders, including senior management
- Ability to work with cross functional teams
- Inquisitive nature and willingness to research emerging issues which may impact the company
Other Requirements:
Occasional travel may be required
