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Oshkosh Corporation · 1 day ago

Associate General Counsel - Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Oshkosh, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$156K/yr - $288K/yr

8+ years exp

Oshkosh Corporation is a company that designs and manufactures specialty trucks and access equipment, employing over 18,000 team members. They are seeking an Associate General Counsel – Litigation & Dispute Resolution to lead their global litigation strategy, overseeing various types of claims and disputes while partnering with business leaders to mitigate risks and improve practices.

AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Company’s litigation and dispute portfolio on both domestic and foreign matters

Drive case strategy from early assessment through resolution, including risk analysis, discovery strategy, motion practice oversight, settlement negotiations/mediation, trial and appeals, when necessary

Establish and maintain a disciplined early case assessment process, including factual development, exposure analysis and recommended resolution

Direct responses to investigations, subpoenas and enforcement actions, coordinating privileged workstreams, preservation and remediation with internal stakeholders and outside counsel

Proactively partner with segment and functional business leaders to anticipate, prevent and reduce disputes including through practical guidance, playbooks and escalation protocols aligned to business objectives

Train and advise internal stakeholders on litigation readiness, preservation obligations and effective business practices that reduce dispute risk

Select and supervise outside counsel and strategically manage outside counsel spend, including budget development, matter scoping and alternative fee arrangements

Coordinate litigation reserves/accruals and reporting with Finance, ensuring appropriate documentation and governance

Own and continuously improve litigation-related policies, procedures and controls, including intake/triage, holds, record retention and discovery workflows, matter management tools and stakeholder training

Develop relevant KPIs and reporting (e.g., cycle time, outcomes, spend v. budget, top risk matters and root-cause drivers)

Create and deploy standardized approaches for recurring dispute types to improve outcomes, speed and consistency

Directly manage a team of paralegals and provide leadership and coordination across internal stakeholders to set priorities, develop capabilities and ensure high-quality execution across the litigation function

Deliver clear, concise updates and recommendations to business leaders regarding material matters, trends and risk posture

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLitigation experienceManagement experienceLegal complianceDrafting agreementsAnalytical skillsBusiness acumenCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctorate degree from Accredited Law School

8-10 years of litigation and investigation experience, including in a corporate setting

Three (3) or more years of management experience

Licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction within the United States

Ability to travel 25%

Preferred

Litigation experience in product liability cases

Litigation experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, automotive, aerospace/defense, heavy equipment or similarly regulated product company

Experience with multi-jurisdiction litigation management

Ability to identify and analyze relevant legal issues, draft key documents, present clear and concise recommendations, and ensure legal compliance

Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex, global agreements

Keen business and financial acumen; ability to scope and scale to the needs of the company and department

Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills and proven success in presenting complex information to various levels within an organization