In-House Counsel Litigation

In-House Counsel Litigation

by Abbott – 08/15/2015
“This position is responsible for supporting an exciting variety of complex commercial litigation matters both inside and outside of the U.S. including, among others, antitrust, contract, advertising, class action, employment, and product liability matters”
Job Description
Counsel Litigation-15000007UL
Description
Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 69,000 people.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Please note that candidates need to be eligible to work in the U.S. without Abbott sponsorship.

Primary Job Function
This position is responsible for supporting an exciting variety of complex commercial litigation matters both inside and outside of the U.S. including, among others, antitrust, contract, advertising, class action, employment, and product liability matters, as well as government proceedings.

Core Job Responsibilities:
Assist in developing successful litigation strategies
Supervise and direct outside counsel in execution of strategies
Counsel clients in all areas of the business and at all levels of management on legal issues, including creative approaches to dispute resolution
Identify moderately complex legal issues related to assigned matter; propose alternative solutions
Represent Abbott externally to customers, suppliers, competitors or government agencies; resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise
Assist more experienced attorneys in resolving complex legal issues on cross-functional projects
Coach and direct assigned support staff in their responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
Candidates must possess a JD degree and have or be able to obtain appropriate licensure to practice law in Illinois.

Minimum Experience:
4+ years of experience
Experience in antitrust and/or governmental proceedings is desirable but not required

Significant Work Activities and Conditions

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

Job Classification: Experienced

Job: LEGAL

Primary Location: USA-Illinois-Lake County

Organization: GENC-GenCounsel

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Travel: No

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More Details: https://abbott.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=15000007UL

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