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VP, Global Litigation

Perrigo • Grand Rapids, MI • 1w ago

Perrigo

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49503

Morristown, NJ, US, 07960

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill , Compeed , Solpadeine , NiQuitin , ACO , and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

This position reports directly to the EVP General Counsel and plays a crucial role in leading all litigation-related activities within the organization, ensuring the protection of the company's legal rights. Our ideal candidate has experience in the industry managing a docket of complex product liability and other complex litigation cases, with the ability to navigate high-stakes legal challenges and provide strategic guidance to senior management. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Company's litigation portfolio, managing outside counsel, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and providing advice and updates to senior leadership. This role is crucial for minimizing legal risks and ensuring compliance with legal standards globally for the organization. This position will be based out of our North American Headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI or in Morristown, NJ.

Scope of the Role

Strategic Litigation Management: Lead and manage all global litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations, including commercial, employment, intellectual property, antitrust, and product liability matters. Develop and implement global litigation strategies to protect the organization's interests.

Legal Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement strategies to minimize litigation risk and exposure. Provide proactive legal advice to business units to avoid disputes.

Develop defense strategies: Create cost-effective defense strategies and consult with senior management to resolve issues and decide settlements.

Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing global litigation team. Mentor and develop in-house counsel and manage relationships with external law firms.

Executive Collaboration: Advise senior leadership on significant litigation matters, potential liabilities, and risk management strategies.

Budget Oversight: Manage litigation budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and billing oversight for outside counsel.

Crisis Management: Lead legal response during crises involving litigation or regulatory scrutiny.

Liaison Role: Act as a liaison between external attorneys and in-house staff.

Consultation: Consult with executive leadership to advise on and get input on litigation strategy. Present to senior leadership members on ongoing cases and risk mitigation.

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