Assistant General Counsel - Claims & Litigation
Core
In-house litigation counsel supporting Ferguson's liability claims and defense strategy, handling auto/general/product liability and construction defect disputes.
Role type
Assistant General Counsel (Claims & Litigation)
Builds
Defense strategies and risk mitigation for a Fortune 500 industrial supply distributor.
Domain
Industrial supply / Manufacturing / Construction / Product Liability
Required skills
Litigation strategy, external counsel management, discovery and motions, deposition representation, internal investigations, tender evaluation, multi-jurisdictional litigation, claims administration
Preferred skills
Product liability focus, building products/plumbing/HVAC industry knowledge, claims management systems proficiency
Technologies
Matter management systems, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Handle high-volume claims administration and case strategy; advise and supervise external defense counsel; represent company at depositions, mediations, and trials; provide reporting on litigation status and budgets; advise management on risk mitigation; conduct internal investigations; evaluate defense tenders.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC