13960BRJob Description:
We are seeking an attorney to join our dynamic and collaborative in-house Legal Department. In this high-profile, hands-on role you will be part of the Litigation/Environmental Legal Team and will be responsible for managing a variety of litigation matters and providing counsel to a wide variety of client groups.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with Litigation Group to handle and manage litigation matters effectively and efficiently.
Management and defense of a wide variety of litigation related matters, utilizing outside counsel when necessary.
Participate in the selection and direction of outside counsel, including budgeting, case strategy, expert retention, discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
Manage and collaborate with outside counsel on litigation matters and ensure that outside counsel complies with outside counsel guidelines.
Provide advice and counseling to internal clients regarding litigation strategy through the entire course of a matter, including but not limited to selection of outside counsel, discovery, depositions, motions practice, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
Review and advise on draft commercial documents with regards to litigation risk.
Manage and coordinate outside counsel including review of critical documents, preparing an outside counsel budget, and participating in matters through trial and potential appellate practice. Prior trial experience is preferred.
Handle responses to subpoenas, maritime, and bankruptcy matters.
Collaborate with Legal Department and Audit team to establish liability reserves.
Maintains a corporate culture with a high degree of emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion.
Contribute to internal training for clients on issues arising from litigation. Carries out other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing is required.
Prefer a minimum of ten years' experience in a variety of litigation areas, including, but not limited to, employment, products liability, commercial, toxic tort, construction, environmental, real estate, class actions, and insurance recovery. Both in-house and law firm experience is preferred.
Demonstrates advanced legal writing skills and can handle both the review and drafting of legal documents with speed and with accuracy. Can contribute to due diligence projects associated with M&A activity. Applies independent judgment in determining courses of action required to perform assignments.
Experience working with e-discovery platforms, AI software, and ability to effectively work with third party discovery partners.
Provides strategic counsel and legal advice and services primarily to management on legal problems of a difficult and complex nature, including emphasis on establishing policies that appropriately balance or mitigate legal risk.
Arrives at logical conclusions and solutions by assertively approaching new or existing facts or circumstances; gathers information from sources within and outside the legal department, using it appropriately to solve problems. Analysis and recommendations routinely able to withstand critical consideration and scrutiny from senior legal leadership.
Strong communication skills are required, including ability to interact with and communicate with English as a second language speakers.
Able to provide advice/recommendations to management. Consistently seeks out opportunities to support teammates and help others in the department through input or assistance; displays the ability to motivate teammates and colleagues in one-on-one situations.
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
Possesses sophisticated understanding of the laws and regulations relevant to day-to-day responsibilities.
Strong ability to manage a litigation docket and outside counsel. Able to juggle and prioritize a large volume of work comfortably. Able to delegate effectively to junior and non-attorney resources.
Comfortable knowing the appropriate level of effort needed to accomplish the intended objectives of various @types of work.
Able to keep clients apprised of status and relative priorities.
Must be familiar with legacy liability issues such as environmental and insurance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position may be fully remote. Occasional travel required.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:
Remote Work available (minimal travel may be required)
Retirement Contributions
Comprehensive and Inclusive Health Insurance Benefits
Wellness Incentives
Generous Time Away Programs, including Parental Leave
Highly Engaged Employee Resource Groups
Community Involvement Opportunities
Salary Midpoint: $166,000 to $203,500/yr. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.
Auto req ID:13960BRCompany:United States Steel CorporationPosting Title:Corporate CounselWork Location - City:Pittsburgh Company Overview:
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24
Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary:
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results
