Mars Inc

Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Mars Inc • $150K — $200K *
Mclean, VA 22101In-Person
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Reposted 2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Law Degree and bar membership in good standing in a U.S. state
  • 12-15 years of litigation experience with a preference for both law firm and in-house corporate exposure
  • Proven management of complex litigation, including class actions and regulatory enforcement
  • Innovative experience with outside counsel negotiations and cost control
  • Strong business acumen to align legal strategies with business goals
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills for influencing stakeholders
  • Experience in establishing or expanding an in-house litigation group is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee global litigation and enforcement matters, collaborating with legal associates
  • Develop and execute a vision for litigation management consistent with a decentralized model
  • Monitor worldwide litigation trends and advise on risk mitigation strategies
  • Prepare significant litigation matter reports for key stakeholders
  • Partner with Corporate Affairs on public litigation and regulatory risk management
  • Conduct and advise on internal investigations as necessary
  • Provide guidance on eDiscovery and litigation budget management

Benefits

  • Diverse team environment with talented Associates
  • Purpose-driven company culture focused on building a better tomorrow
  • Access to extensive learning and development resources, including Mars University
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We are looking for a highly experienced corporate litigation attorney to fill the newly created role of Associate General Counsel - Litigation. This role will be responsible for enterprise-level oversight of litigation and dispute management at Mars, working in collaboration with legal colleagues across our business segments globally. The Associate General Counsel - Litigation will play a critical role in overseeing major litigation as well as in developing and implementing a holistic strategy for litigation and dispute management at Mars that effectively mitigates risk, controls costs, and ultimately supports delivery of business objectives with the highest degree of ethics and integrity.

What are we looking for?
  • Law Degree and member in good standing of bar of U.S. state
  • Minimum of 12-15 years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for candidates with both law firm and in-house global corporate experience, and experience managing other legal professional
  • Proven track record of managing all aspects of complex litigation, including class actions, commercial disputes, and regulatory enforcement actions
  • Deep and innovative experience managing and negotiating relationships with outside counsel, controlling litigation costs, loss recovery opportunities, etc.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal strategies with business goals
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Experience establishing or expanding an in-house litigation group is a plus


What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Oversee litigation/enforcement and related matters either directly or in consultation with corporate and segment legal associates around the world, including with respect to key strategic legal and business decision-making and supervision of outside counsel.
  • Develop and execute vision for litigation management consistent with our decentralized operating model, in collaboration with corporate and segment legal associates, including with respect to litigation-related training, policies and procedures, risk assessment and monitoring, remediation, revenue generation opportunities, and other key activities.
  • Monitor litigation and enforcement trends worldwide and assist senior business and legal leaders to devise preventative and proactive steps to mitigate litigation or financial or reputational risk
  • Prepare reports and presentations on significant litigation matters and risk exposures for the General Counsel, Legal Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders
  • Partner with Corporate Affairs and/or Corporate Communications on public litigation and regulatory investigations to help manage reputational risk
  • Conduct, manage, and/or advise internal investigations as appropriate
  • Together with the Center of Legal Excellence (Legal Operations), provide oversight and/or guidance for:
    • eDiscovery (preservation, collection and review) strategies
    • Records management/records retention strategies
    • Litigation budgets, manage outside counsel fees (to include negotiating alternative fee arrangements), and control costs associated with litigation while ensuring high-quality legal representation


What can you expect from Mars?
  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
Learn more about Mars Inc
Size
125,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1911
* Ladders Estimates

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