Job DescriptionSenior AttorneyTake your legal career to the next level by working on complex, high-profile global matters, broadening your business perspective, and partnering with talented legal professionals.
As part of a collaborative in-house team, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, deepen your litigation expertise, build strong business partnerships, and make a meaningful impact.
This opportunity is 100% office based in Milwaukee, WI and you will report to the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
What you'll do:- Oversee, direct, and help resolve the litigation of commercial, intellectual property, workers compensation, and other disputes around the world.
- Counsel business units in resolving claims short of litigation.
- Work closely with outside counsel to develop litigation strategy, closely manage case budgets, review discovery, prepare witnesses for deposition and trial, and attend settlement conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Support the Company's compliance program and litigation avoidance efforts.
- Support internal investigations related to legal claims or potential litigation exposure.
- Monitor legal trends and developments that may impact litigation or liability risk.
- Ensure litigation strategies align with Sensient's values, risk tolerance, and business objectives.
- Regular exposure to other areas of law from contract review to business counseling.
What you'll bring:- A JD degree from an accredited law school, with a license to practice law in the United States and a minimum of 5 - 7 years litigation experience
- Highly developed negotiation skills
- An ability to develop and closely manage case budgets and outside counsel spending
- Highly developed written and oral communications skills, with the ability to clearly articulate recommendations and options about complex legal issues in plain English language to non-lawyers
- Excellent management skills and business judgment with a well-developed ability to make decisions
- An understanding of overall business objectives and the risks/rewards of each situation to provide sound, practical counsel
- Proactive initiative taker, aiming to get the job done with minimal direction
What you'll get:- The opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week in a buzzing office environment
- No more billable hours and weekend work
- An excellent salary and benefits; cash and equity bonus opportunities
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
- Global exposure and opportunities to work in a culturally diverse organization
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