Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial LitigationBased Onsite in St. Petersburg, FL
Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is a diversified manufacturer and service provider with more than 140,000 employees operating in dozens of facilities in 30 countries. FY2026 Revenue was more than $36B.
Jabil is seeking to hire an experienced
Senior Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Litigation to be based in our global headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. The position will be a key member of Jabil's Global Litigation Legal team, reporting to the VP, Deputy General Counsel - Chief Global Litigation Counsel, and working in close collaboration with all Jabil legal and enterprise functions, global business teams, and outside counsel. This is an in-person position at Jabil's St. Pete Headquarters.
What can you expect to do?Under the direction of the VP/DGC, Global Litigation, functions of this position include:
- Develop and implement effective resolution strategies for global commercial and employment claims, disputes, and litigation.
- Provide daily tactical counsel and creative legal solutions to challenging issues facing Jabil's global business units in an expedited manner.
- Lead and support investigations and collaborate with other functions to improve Jabil's investigation processes.
- Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with internal stakeholders, and drive results within agreed timelines.
- Exercise mature and reliable judgment in evaluating and communicating legal risks and benefits.
- Develop, update, and advise on existing and proposed policies and processes in close collaboration with legal and business stakeholders.
- Efficiently and proactively manage commercial and labor & employment litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and claims.
- Manage outside counsel, including engagement, document retention and production, discovery, budgets, staffing, and overall case strategy.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks through training programs that educate business leaders on relevant laws, regulations, lessons learned, and best practices.
- Draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery responses, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
- Support legal matters and litigation activities in locations both within and outside of the United States.
- Collaborate with internal clients to drive process improvements, develop templates and self-service tools, and implement risk mitigation strategies and best practices.
What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?- J.D. or equivalent degree and member in good standing of a State Bar.
- 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, preferably in both a law firm and in-house setting of a global industrial company with exposure to labor and governance matters.
- Strong knowledge of civil procedure and the discovery process.
- Fluency in business principles and the ability to credibly communicate with and influence business leaders.
- Experience using a practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving while balancing legal complexity and risk.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in commercial litigation and the ability to manage matters across multiple jurisdictions with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to proactively lead change and drive improvements aligned to corporate priorities, strategic goals, and risk mitigation needs.
- Experience managing budgets and coordinating outside counsel and internal stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
- High level of integrity, trust, and sound ethical judgment.
- Superior legal writing, analytical skills, judgment, and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and commitment to continuous learning.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle numerous complex legal matters simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Strong professional presence, sound judgment, and ability to stand firm on issues when necessary.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications- International litigation experience.
- Fluency in a second language.
Benefits Package with JabilAlong with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
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