Legal Counsel, Products
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In short
Mack Trucks & Volvo Trucks North America seeks an experienced attorney for a litigation and claims role in Greensboro, NC. The position involves providing strategic legal counsel, managing dispute resolution, and mitigating legal risks associated with product liability and warranty matters, while supporting business objectives. The role requires a Juris Doctor, an active law license, and at least 5 years of litigation experience.
Responsibilities
- Identify and mitigate legal risk related to products designed and assembled by Mack and VTNA, specifically including the defense of product liability and warranty litigation and the retention and management of outside counsel.
- Deliver cross-functional legal support for various business divisions, including product safety & certification, engineering, service, product planning, sales, marketing, and communications.
- Minimize legal claims against the companies through full compliance, timely statutory reporting, and complete and accurate record keeping.
- Review advertising and marketing materials and advise the business regarding claim substantiation, disclosures, disclaimers, and related issues.
- Conduct training sessions for various business groups to provide education on areas of potential legal exposure and reinforce best practices.
- Ensure the Legal function in North America achieves an effective balance of cost, results, and precedent.
- Identify, quantify, and effectively communicate significant legal risk within North America to Mack/Volvo Trucks General Counsel, business partners, and insurers.
- Participate in Industry/Commercial Legal organizations, on behalf of Mack/VTNA.
- Foster an environment where everyone in the Mack/VTNA Legal function recognizes their responsibilities and contributes to overall business and strategic goals.
- Promote the development of, and participation in, a committed department that works together to achieve excellence.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one state
- Minimum 5 years of experience in litigation practice, through in-house counsel and/or private practice roles
- Knowledgeable in product liability and warranty law
- Excellent judgment
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
- Business acumen
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Organization and planning
- Well-versed in civil litigation defense, including product liability and warranty claims
- Self-sufficiency
- Strong negotiation skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the transportation industry or with automotive or heavy truck products work is a plus, but not required.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
- Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
- Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
- Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
Skills
Product LiabilityWarranty LawLitigationCivil LitigationNegotiationLegal Counsel
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About Volvo Group
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.\n\n
Company
Volvo GroupJob Posted
3 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$143,600–177,300 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Greensboro, United States
Qualification
Master
Applicants
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