MSC Cruises
Overview
Your Purpose MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest cruise line brand, is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilled corporate counsel to join our dynamic legal team. Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, the
Associate Counsel
will collaborate with in‑house counsel in managing a wide range of pre‑litigation and litigation matters impacting the company, including personal injury, commercial disputes, regulatory actions, and employment‑related claims. You’ll work cross‑functionally with internal business units, outside counsel, and third‑party service providers to ensure efficient and effective case management. This role requires a highly organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated attorney who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth business environment. This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week in the office, in Miami. Your Impact
Join in‑house attorneys in dealing with all aspects of litigation, including case intake, document collection, case management, discovery, and trial preparation. Maintain litigation calendars, track critical deadlines, and ensure timely filings and responses. Coordinate with outside counsel to support discovery, case strategy, and internal reporting requirements. Analyze internal documents, incident reports, correspondence, and other relevant materials and compare documents provided by outside counsel to determine claim management strategy. Assist with subpoena responses, regulatory inquiries, and records requests. Draft and edit litigation‑related documents, including legal correspondence, summaries, and status updates. Conduct legal and factual research, including review of case law, statutes, and regulations. Maintain accurate and organized case files, databases, and document management systems. Support internal investigations and audits as needed. Track litigation spend and assist with budgeting and accruals related to ongoing matters. Attend mediations as MSC’s corporate representative. Your Journey so far
3-5 years of experience in federal court litigation Admission to the Florida Bar Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures in federal and state courts. Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management systems. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, concurrent matters. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and interact effectively with internal teams and external counsel. US Passport or US Permanent Resident MSC Cruises is an E-Verify employer MSC Cruises USA is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. It is our policy to employ and promote qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications and business needs. We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long‑term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet. Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here! Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Legal Industries
Travel Arrangements
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Your Purpose MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest cruise line brand, is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilled corporate counsel to join our dynamic legal team. Reporting to the Corporate Counsel, the
Associate Counsel
will collaborate with in‑house counsel in managing a wide range of pre‑litigation and litigation matters impacting the company, including personal injury, commercial disputes, regulatory actions, and employment‑related claims. You’ll work cross‑functionally with internal business units, outside counsel, and third‑party service providers to ensure efficient and effective case management. This role requires a highly organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated attorney who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth business environment. This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week in the office, in Miami. Your Impact
Join in‑house attorneys in dealing with all aspects of litigation, including case intake, document collection, case management, discovery, and trial preparation. Maintain litigation calendars, track critical deadlines, and ensure timely filings and responses. Coordinate with outside counsel to support discovery, case strategy, and internal reporting requirements. Analyze internal documents, incident reports, correspondence, and other relevant materials and compare documents provided by outside counsel to determine claim management strategy. Assist with subpoena responses, regulatory inquiries, and records requests. Draft and edit litigation‑related documents, including legal correspondence, summaries, and status updates. Conduct legal and factual research, including review of case law, statutes, and regulations. Maintain accurate and organized case files, databases, and document management systems. Support internal investigations and audits as needed. Track litigation spend and assist with budgeting and accruals related to ongoing matters. Attend mediations as MSC’s corporate representative. Your Journey so far
3-5 years of experience in federal court litigation Admission to the Florida Bar Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures in federal and state courts. Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and document management systems. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, concurrent matters. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and interact effectively with internal teams and external counsel. US Passport or US Permanent Resident MSC Cruises is an E-Verify employer MSC Cruises USA is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. It is our policy to employ and promote qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications and business needs. We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long‑term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet. Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here! Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Legal Industries
Travel Arrangements
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