Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

Job Posting: Ferguson is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation for its corporate offices in Newport News, VA. Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule. Responsibilities: Provide consulting services to the management team and others in the law department on any potential or preventative commercial issues that may arise; Select, handle and coordinate company assistance with external counsel; Provide reporting on the status of commercial, environmental and tort litigation matters, including developing and reporting on benchmarks and financial metrics; Review of legal documents, pleadings, correspondence to court and case parties. This will include the determination of when filings are necessary and direction of local counsel to maintain case strategy; Attend events in the course of litigation, including material depositions, mediation, settlement conferences and trials; Conduct internal investigations and prepare responses to third parties; Increase the efficiency of the delivery of legal services through preventative action, including proactive involvement, early identification, and resolution of potential issues and disputes; Communicate effectively, and maintain professional, supportive, and positive relationships with company associates, witnesses, attorneys, and external partners; and Perform supervisory responsibilities for associates as assigned. Other: Represent the company in a professional manner at all times ensuring quality customer service; Abide by all policies, rules, and regulations of the company; Support corporate programs, goals, and initiatives of the company; Maintain strict confidentiality; and Work hours outside of regularly scheduled hours as needed. Qualifications: Law degree from a law school fully accredited by the American Bar Association and member of a state bar in good standing; A minimum of four (4) years total credited experience. Responsible, significant, relevant and successful experience with a law firm, public agency, or private corporation as legal counsel leading or overseeing cases involving tort, environmental, or contract law; Strong oral and written communication skills; Ability to interact optimally with all levels of management; Ability to apply regulations and policies to situations; Ability to travel as needed; Poise and ability to communicate effectively to groups (e.g., conduct training programs); Ability to argue the Company’s position persuasively to third parties, including attorneys, investigative agencies and auditors; Ability to apply logic in confrontational situations; Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously; Ability to prioritize; Excellent organizational and time management skills required; Ability to work well independently; and PC literacy in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families—geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more! - Pay Range: - $10,250.00 - $13,667.00 - Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information Ferguson is a top-rated national wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing supplies. However, our expertise goes far beyond the plumbing industry. We're a diverse distributor with business in multiple industries including waterworks, fire and fabrication, HVAC/R and more. Our customer-first approach has contributed to our growth from a local distributor to a national company with nearly $28.5-billion in annual sales. With more than 36,000 associates at over 1,700 locations, we take pride in providing world-class products and services to our customers.