Corporate Counsel-Litigation – Hybrid

3 Days in Towson per week

Travel approximately 20%

Towson MD United States

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you Join our top-notch team of approximately 48000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the worlds most beloved brands including DEWALT BLACKDECKER CRAFTSMAN STANLEY CUB CADET and HUSTLER.

The Job:

We are seeking a highly motivated skilled and experienced litigation attorney to join our Global Legal Team as Corporate Counsel Litigation. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel Litigation the candidate will play a crucial role in driving and executing litigation strategies in support of the Companys business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a well-balanced and diverse background experienced in all aspects of litigation from initial pleadings discovery motion practice to settlement negotiations and trial. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills sound judgment and ability to manage complex legal issues globally.

As a Corporate Counsel-Litigation youll be part of our Global Legal team working as a hybrid employee. Youll get to:

• Assist in the management of the Companys global litigation docket including commercial disputes product liability intellectual property and labor and employment matters.
• Advise senior management on ongoing litigation matters.
• Provide excellent and strategic customer service to internal stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with teams inside and outside the Legal Department including Finance Treasury Risk Management Supply Chain and Engineering.
• Engage and manage outside counsel and other external legal service providers across the globe.
• Ongoing assessment and improvement of various processes related to e-discovery legal holds and subpoenas to ensure best-in-class practices are implemented.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies and policies to protect the Companys interests.
• Monitor and interpret changes in laws and regulations that may impact the Companys operations.
• Develop and deliver relevant training and guidance to internal stakeholders.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. Youre not intimidated by innovation. Wouldnt it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good In fact you embrace it. You also have:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and current admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6 - 8 years of litigation experience ideally with some experience working in-house for a publicly traded U.S. company.
• Experienced handling all aspects of various types of litigation matters including commercial IP product liability and labor and employment cases.
• Strong project management and organizational skills to effectively and timely handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Significant experience selecting and managing outside counsel and other legal services providers.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Unquestionably high ethical standards and integrity
• Travel approximately 20% (trials/mediations etc)

The Details:

Youll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

• Medical dental life vision disability 401(k) Employee Stock Purchase Plan paid time off and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place youll want to be and stay. Being part of our team means youll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20 brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

Whats more youll get that pride that comes from empowering makers doers protectors and everyday heroes all over the world. Were more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. Were visionaries and innovators. As successful as weve been in the past we have so much further to go. Thats where you come in. Join us!

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The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $131200- $262400 per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Stanley Black and Deckers internal or external careers site.

We Dont Just Build The World We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here youll get the unique chance to impact some of the worlds most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS DEWALT CRAFTSMAN MAC TOOLS and Black Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

Were the Worlds largest tool company. Were industry visionaries. Were solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art smart factory products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843 but that hasnt stopped us from evolving into a vibrant diverse global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

Youll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical dental life vision wellness program disability retirement benefits Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Time Off including paid vacation holidays & personal days and tuition reimbursement. And of course discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What Youll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths arent linear here. Being part of our global company with 60 brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means youll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because thats how the best work gets done. Youll find we like to have fun here too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
Youll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veterans status or any other protected characteristic.

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