Minimum of 8 years of complex commercial litigation experience, preferably in-house
First chair trial experience
Ability to work collaboratively
Comfortable engaging with executive management on litigation strategies
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
Strong analytical skills
Self-starter with multitasking capabilities under pressure
Responsibilities
Direct all aspects of litigation, including managing outside counsel on high-stakes cases
Coordinate response to discovery requests and manage e-discovery processes
Establish and oversee company policies for record retention and service of process
Manage the operation of case management and litigation tracking systems
Oversee regulatory reviews and analyze litigation causes for prevention strategies
Advise on legal matters, including contract reviews and risk minimization strategies
Provide legal training to company personnel and interact with executives on litigation matters
Benefits
Career development opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Supportive leadership
Engagement with executive management
Involvement in diverse and complex cases
Opportunities for professional growth through litigation strategy and risk management initiatives
Full Job Description
Overview Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Managing all aspects of litigation, including directing outside counsel for matters including:
High exposure litigation
Commercial disputes
Regulatory agency disputes
Corporate litigation
Accident litigation
Employment litigation, including EEOC charges
Coordinating responses to discovery requests, including e-discovery
Establishing, overseeing and coordinating the company’s policies for record retention, e-discovery and service of process intake system
Establishing and overseeing the operation of the company’s case management and litigation tracking systems
Managing all aspects of regulatory reviews of the company’s business
Analyzing the root causes of litigation and devising litigation prevention strategies
Handling various requests for legal advice and related assistance, including presentations to the business on litigation and legal issues
Liaising with operations, transaction and compliance attorneys on litigation prevention
Formulating early resolution strategies
Representing the company at mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, key depositions and court appearances
Providing and ensuring legal risk management for the company including initiation and steering of all activities appropriate for minimizing of legal risks for the company
Ensuring defense of as well as enforcement of the company claims against 3rdparties in all legal issues in accordance with the company’s policies
Assisting with the selection of and management of outside counsel
Advising on other matters as follows:
Reviewing contracts with customers, suppliers and others
Recommending contract language to minimize risk and avoid litigation
Assisting with the creation and review of company policies
Providing training on legal and compliance matters to company personnel
Providing other counsel and advice on legal matters that the Chief Legal Officer may assign from time to time
Interaction with executives and the board on both the status of litigation and litigation prevention
Qualifications
D. degree from an accredited law school
At least 8 years of complex commercial litigation experience; prior in-house litigation experience strongly preferred
First chair trial experience
Collaborative personality
Comfortable working with executive management on litigation strategy
Ability to adapt to change and work in a fluid environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization and external parties
Strong analytical skills
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines
About Pattern Energy Group Inc.
Pattern Energy Group Inc. is a renewable energy company that owns and operates wind and solar power facilities. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Pattern Energy has a portfolio of 28 renewable energy facilities with a total capacity of 4.4 GW, located in the United States, Canada, and Japan. The company's mission is to transition the world to renewable energy by developing, constructing, and operating wind and solar power facilities that provide clean energy to communities around the world.
