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Deputy General Counsel - Litigation

Smithfield, VA, USFull-time$225k–$300k2026-09-25 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Provide strategic legal counsel to senior leadership and oversee complex litigation matters for a global food production company.

Role type

Senior in-house general counsel (litigation focus)

Builds

Legal strategies, litigation management, and compliance frameworks for global operations

Domain

Food production / Corporate Law

Required skills

Litigation strategy, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk management, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Strategic thinking, complex problem solving, business partnership

Technologies

Legal research databases, case management systems

Responsibilities

Advise senior leadership on regulatory and litigation matters; Support the Chief Legal Officer in leading the Legal Department; Oversee significant litigation and dispute resolution; Monitor regulatory developments and compliance risks; Collaborate with business units to deliver legal solutions; Contribute to policy development and risk management strategies

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities