Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, US
Base: $230,000 - $240,000; bonus/equity: mbo bonus...
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Manage litigation and quasi-litigation disputes
Review discovery and litigation requests
Prepare witnesses for testimony
** Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Litigation in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience and strong legal acumen, specifically in consumer class actions and commercial litigation, while benefiting from competitive compensation and a supportive work culture. **

Job Summary

  • Manage all aspects of litigation and quasi-litigation disputes, including pre-litigation dispute resolution, discovery, witness preparation, drafting legal documents, and settlement negotiation.
  • Develop and implement legal strategy through coordination with business clients, communicate litigation progress, and analyze legal risk to reduce exposure.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory obligations such as the Consumer Product Safety Act and represent Samsung in court proceedings and other legal forums.

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** Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for Litigation in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience and strong legal acumen, specifically in consumer class actions and commercial litigation, while benefiting from competitive compensation and a supportive work culture. **

Salary

Base: $230,000 - $240,000; Bonus/Equity: MBO bonus compensation; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage litigation and quasi-litigation disputes
  • Review discovery and litigation requests
  • Prepare witnesses for testimony
  • Draft and review legal documents
  • Negotiate settlements
  • Manage outside counsel and budgets
  • Analyze legal risk and mitigation options

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic and creative problem-solving
  • High quality research and writing skills
  • Efficient and organized time management
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective collaboration with colleagues
  • Concise communication skills

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant legal experience in litigation
  • 2+ years of law firm experience
  • J.D. from a top U.S. accredited law school
  • Admission to at least one state bar
  • Experience with consumer class actions
  • Experience with commercial litigation
  • Experience with product liability

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