Eaton
Eaton’s corporate Legal team is seeking a Litigation Counsel to join the team. This position will be based at our corporate location in Beachwood, OH (Cleveland area). Relocation assistance is available.
We are seeking an exceptional strategist and communicator with deep civil litigation and trial experience who can hit the ground running with Eaton's dynamic Litigation team. This is a high-impact, hands-on role with frequent exposure to senior leadership and an unparalleled platform to drive continuous improvement across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a courageous civil litigator with substantial trial and appellate experience, impeccable judgment, high EQ, exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities
Investigate and evaluate pre-litigation and in-suit matters in collaboration with key partners across the enterprise Develop and drive litigation strategy across the global docket Proactively manage and direct outside counsel and legal vendors Draft, review, and revise case evaluations, requests for settlement authority, pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, mediation statements, and trial/arbitration outlines Prepare witnesses for interviews, depositions, trial, and arbitration Present to senior leaders regarding key matter updates, financial/budget metrics, strategic next steps, and lessons learned Develop a deep understanding of Eaton’s products, services, and business priorities to provide effective counsel and apply creative dispute resolution approaches Contribute to continuous learning, process and policy improvements, and collaboration across the organization Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
J.D. degree from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in at least one state in the United States Eligibility to practice in or register as in-house counsel in Ohio Minimum of seven years of civil litigation experience Minimum of four years of law firm experience Preferred Qualifications
Minimum five years of trial experience Skills
Experience evaluating and managing commercial, product liability, intellectual property, labor and employment, environmental, personal injury, securities, M&A, government investigations, and tax matters Demonstrated experience in arbitration, trial, alternative dispute resolution, and appellate work Strategic thinking, writing, and presenting Proactive issue spotting and problem solving Attention to detail, follow through, and execution Managing competing priorities and limited resources effectively and efficiently to drive results Lead with courage, emotional intelligence, and accountability Sound legal judgment with minimal supervision while socializing strategy and seeking team feedback Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Compensation and Benefits
The expected annual salary range for this role is $190,000 to $220,000. This role is eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note
the salary information shown is a general guideline and may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Eaton provides compensation and benefits designed to attract and retain talent. Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered consistent with applicable laws and ordinances. You do not need to disclose conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your needs. Only accommodation requests will be accepted at this number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Details are available in the Eaton Benefits Overview and may vary by location and eligibility factors. Location and Seniority
Location: Beachwood, OH Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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Investigate and evaluate pre-litigation and in-suit matters in collaboration with key partners across the enterprise Develop and drive litigation strategy across the global docket Proactively manage and direct outside counsel and legal vendors Draft, review, and revise case evaluations, requests for settlement authority, pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, mediation statements, and trial/arbitration outlines Prepare witnesses for interviews, depositions, trial, and arbitration Present to senior leaders regarding key matter updates, financial/budget metrics, strategic next steps, and lessons learned Develop a deep understanding of Eaton’s products, services, and business priorities to provide effective counsel and apply creative dispute resolution approaches Contribute to continuous learning, process and policy improvements, and collaboration across the organization Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
J.D. degree from an accredited law school Active license to practice law in at least one state in the United States Eligibility to practice in or register as in-house counsel in Ohio Minimum of seven years of civil litigation experience Minimum of four years of law firm experience Preferred Qualifications
Minimum five years of trial experience Skills
Experience evaluating and managing commercial, product liability, intellectual property, labor and employment, environmental, personal injury, securities, M&A, government investigations, and tax matters Demonstrated experience in arbitration, trial, alternative dispute resolution, and appellate work Strategic thinking, writing, and presenting Proactive issue spotting and problem solving Attention to detail, follow through, and execution Managing competing priorities and limited resources effectively and efficiently to drive results Lead with courage, emotional intelligence, and accountability Sound legal judgment with minimal supervision while socializing strategy and seeking team feedback Exceptional communication and collaboration skills Compensation and Benefits
The expected annual salary range for this role is $190,000 to $220,000. This role is eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note
the salary information shown is a general guideline and may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Eaton provides compensation and benefits designed to attract and retain talent. Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered consistent with applicable laws and ordinances. You do not need to disclose conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your needs. Only accommodation requests will be accepted at this number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Details are available in the Eaton Benefits Overview and may vary by location and eligibility factors. Location and Seniority
Location: Beachwood, OH Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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