Litigation Counsel

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We are looking for: 

• Litigation Counsel who will provide litigation support for both existing and new legal issues facing Syensqo.  The position will be part of the Syensqo Group’s global General Counsel Function and will report to Syensqo’s North American Chief Litigation and Employment Counsel.
• The attorney will largely focus on managing legacy asbestos liabilities and handling employee claims, as well as assist with general commercial and environmental litigation matters.  The position will work closely with our Senior Litigation and Regulatory Counsel and collaborate with colleagues in other functions such as Human Resources and Insurance and Risk Management and will enjoy the support of our Senior Litigation Paralegal. 

We count on you for: 

• Manage docket of asbestos matters, including managing outside counsel across the country, interfacing with insurance company claims managers, and leading a multidisciplinary committee that includes members from Legal, Finance and Insurance/Risk Management;
• Manage smaller employee claims, including responses to agency charges and selecting and managing outside counsel where appropriate;
• Conduct factual investigation into new and pending claims, liaise with business colleagues to obtain responsive information, manage document collections and reviews with help from Senior Litigation Paralegal; review and revise discovery responses;
• Advise and assist in managing Legal Holds, document/data retention and collections to support discovery in multiple litigations across US;
• Review and respond to third party subpoenas; 
• Assist with environmental and general commercial litigation matters, such as tort claims, contract disputes, and personal injury claims;

You will bring:

Education: 

• JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Candidates must have excellent academic credentials. An employment or academic background in environmental or chemical sciences or engineering is desirable but not required.

Experience:

• Approximately 5 to 7 years of relevant experience working in a law firm and/or corporate law department and should have a strong working knowledge of complex and mass tort litigation (federal and state, with defense experience). 
• Experience handling employment claims and environmental matters is a plus.

Desired Behaviors:

• Creative problem-solving and sound judgment in assessing the significance of legal matters and effectively measuring and minimizing risks;
• Provide business-focused advice within scope of responsibilities, including providing informed cost/benefit analysis when identifying risks;
• Strong organizational skills with capability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously;
• Willingness to tackle significant competing demands under pressure; 
• Scheduling flexibility to support matters outside normal business hours, when necessary;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to synthesize complex legal issues and risks for diverse and international audiences who have different priorities and responsibilities;
• Team collaboration, eagerness to learn, and strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface effectively with personnel at many different levels throughout the Company and in different geographic regions and across cultures;
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity of confidential and sensitive information and credibility within the organization.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $140,000 to $175,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information: 

• Hybrid work environment;
• Location: this role requires base in Lawrence, NJ or Alpharetta, GA.

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
• This position creation is still subject to current ongoing social procedure; thus no final decision will be taken before the end of this procedure; All applications will be processed by the Talent Acquisition team accordingly and all applicants should expect at least one personalized written feedback for their respective submitted applications, in accordance with the ongoing social procedure timeline