Sr. Staff Counsel - Early Resolution Program - Auburn Hills, MI

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Job Description

Join our Legal team, where we partner with internal clients and outside counsel to effectively manage complex, high-volume warranty litigation. Be a part of a team filled with collaborative, resourceful and determined lawyers who play a vital role in our national warranty litigation activities. This position is primarily responsible for managing automotive warranty litigation matters nationwide, including oversight of a national warranty litigation docket, in coordination with outside counsel. Successful candidates are those who thrive in a fast-paced environment, deliver as a way of life and are inspired to make a positive impact. We offer a team-oriented environment where lawyers have the chance to grow and develop their litigation and strategic risk-management skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a national, high-volume warranty litigation docket, including case assessment, strategy development, investigation, and oversight of key milestones through resolution including trial.

• Lead case management best practices and drive consistent national approaches to pleadings, motion practice, settlement positioning, and reporting

• Manage and continuously improve the Warranty Early Resolution Program, including criteria, workflows, and metrics to resolve claims efficiently and reduce risk/exposure and defense spend

• Partner with internal subject matter experts (e.g., Customer Care, Engineering, Quality, and Field teams) to obtain background information, technical facts, and relevant data needed to defend and resolve matters

• Oversee and coordinate with national discovery and trial counsel to manage the discovery process (including document preservation/collection, written discovery, depositions, and expert discovery) efficiently and defensibly

• Develop and implement national strategies designed to effectively and efficiently manage risk/exposure and cost of defense, including counsel guidelines, vendor management, and litigation budgeting

Basic Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree with a strong academic background

• A minimum of 10 + years of experience including Litigation

• Admitted to practice law in at least one state and the ability to be licensed in Michigan

• Solid understanding and experience in automotive warranty litigation matters is preferred however experience in other forms of high-volume litigation would also be accepted, including breach of warranty and lemon law, and demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume docket and outside counsel

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or experience in engineering or technical field or interest in automobile mechanics

• Experience developing litigation strategy, including early resolution approaches and cost-containment initiatives

• The ideal candidate will possess the ability to handle a high volume of cases while also having the ability to demonstrate leadership to develop strategies to manage litigation using creative, and cost-effective strategies.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to critical deadlines

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong sense of inclusion and teamwork

Full-time

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.