Assistant General Counsel - Product Liability Litigation

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Product Liability Litigation. This role will support its product liability claims and litigation team. Qualified applications will have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience handling product liability litigation in the following areas: defective manufacturing, defective design, inadequate warning, and construction defects in a law firm, public agency, or a private corporation.

Location:

This role is approved to be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States.   

Responsibilities:

• Advise partners in management and the legal department on any new, ongoing, or preventative product liability issues that may arise;

• Lead the strategy for product liability and construction defect matters in litigation, including handling the relationship with external defense counsel;

• Provide reporting on the status of product liability, construction defect, and related tort litigation matters, including developing and reporting on benchmarks and financial metrics;

• Review pleadings, legal documents, and correspondence to determine litigation deadlines and direct local counsel to maintain case strategy;

• Attend and report upon events during litigation, including material depositions, mediation, settlement conferences, and trials;

• Conduct internal investigations and prepare responses to third parties;

• Respond to and send tenders of defense and indemnification as appropriate;

• Increase the efficiency of the delivery of legal services through preventative action, including proactive involvement, early identification, and effective 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.

• Always represent the company in a professional manner 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 seven (7) year’s 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 product liability matters such as defective manufacturing, defective design, inadequate warning, and construction defect;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to interact successfully with all levels of management;

• Ability to apply regulations and policies to dynamic situations;

• Ability to travel as needed for litigation and to Headquarters in Newport News when necessary;

• 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).

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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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.

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