Vice President of Legal, Litigation
Location:
Greensboro, NC, US, 27409
Position Type: Professional
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) seek an experienced attorney to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for litigation and claims primarily arising from the companies' operations and products. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, this role provides strategic legal counsel driving risk-mitigation strategies, directs dispute resolution, manages internal and outside counsel, and defends and advances Mack's and VTNA's legal interests while supporting their business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide advice and counsel to the companies' executive management, business partners, and insurers in connection with litigation, legal risks, laws, and regulations.
Formulate and execute the companies' legal strategy relating to product liability, asbestos liability, breach of warranty, supplier warranty recovery, complex commercial litigation, class-action litigation, and other business interests.
Lead and supervise a team of legal, paralegal and engineering professionals responsible for defending Mack Trucks and VTNA in litigation, specifically including product liability, asbestos liability, and warranty litigation.
Lead the response to subpoenas, government investigations, and regulatory inquiries across applicable jurisdictions.
Direct e-discovery processes, litigation holds, and internal investigations.
Minimize product related and other legal claims against the companies through full compliance, timely reporting, and complete and accurate record keeping.
Select and manage outside counsel, experts, and vendors to achieve strong outcomes with disciplined cost control.
Partner with and train engineering, manufacturing, product safety, sales, marketing, and compliance teams to avoid claims and support sound business decisions.
Draft and/or revise indemnity agreements and related contract documents.
Manage the legal litigation budget, accurately forecast reserves, and track department metrics and spend.
Participate in industry and/or commercial legal organizations, on behalf of Mack and VTNA.
Foster an environment where everyone in the Mack and VTNA Legal function recognizes his or her responsibilities and contributes to the overall business and strategic goals of Mack and VTNA.
Promote the development of, and participate in, a committed department that works together to achieve excellence.
Who are you?
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one
U.S. state. At least 10 years of relevant legal experience, with substantial experience litigating civil and product liability matters in private practice at a law firm, ideally supplemented by relevant in-house experience.
Experience in the transportation, automotive, or heavy-truck industry is preferred. Demonstrated success managing professionals, complex matters, outside counsel, and legal spend is required.
To be the perfect match for this role, your preferred skills and competencies include:
Exceptional litigation, arbitration, and negotiation skills, particularly with respect to product liability and warranty cases
Strong oral and written communication skills
The ability to work with, and manage, other professional staff
The capability to balance aggressive legal protection with commercial business objectives
Excellent judgment
Organization and planning
Strong financial acumen for budget management and reserve forecasting
Self-sufficiency
Location: The position is office-based in Greensboro, North Carolina (not a remote position), with occasional domestic and international travel.
Ready for the next move?
The range for this role, as well as final salary offered, is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, work-related knowledge, certifications, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
In addition to a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:??
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
Programs that make today's challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ?We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ?We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Mack Trucks is part of Volvo Group. Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as "The American Truck You Can Count On," thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. With Mack Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Job Category: Legal, Compliance & Audit
Organization: Mack Trucks
Travel Required: Occasional Travel
Requisition ID: 34508
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Do we share the same aspirations?
Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.
Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.
If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.
Nearest Major Market: Greensboro
