Sr. Legal Associate/Lead – Litigation
Job DescriptionInnova Solutions is seeking an outstanding, business-minded attorney to serve as Litigation and Employment Attorney. The position works closely with our U.S. based Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Employment, and as a member of a cross-border legal team, supports the Company’s litigation and employment law functions and partners with the Company’s human resources staff on U.S. employment law issues. Our Company culture is high-energy, imaginative, dynamic, and collaborative in nature. The ideal candidate will thrive in such an environment and be excited to support such endeavors through creativity, research, and sound legal advice. The ideal candidate will be passionate, authentic, proactive, and have excellent judgment and the ability to earn the trust and respect of internal and external clients. Essential Responsibilities:• Provide responses to state and federal administrative agencies, including the EEOC, state and local human rights agencies, the Department of Labor, OFCCP, and other labor and employment-related agencies • Works in conjunction with outside counsel and the Associate General Counsel on litigation matters and other pre-litigation disputes, including class actions, employment disputes, contract disputes, litigation, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings, • Work cross-functionally within Legal and throughout the company, developing strong relationships with HR, Finance, IT, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and other business units • Manage pre-suit investigations, including document review, witness interviews, and documenting findings• Provide advice and counsel to various internal teams to proactively address and resolve potential disputes while providing risk mitigation advice and supporting Company objectives • Conduct risk analysis on key matters, draft early case assessments, and issue legal holds • Prepare for and participate in depositions, settlement conferences and other court proceedings • Tender timely claims to insurers, perform insurance coverage assessments, and respond to requests from insurers • Own and manage the document retention policy and legal hold policy • Provide timely reporting on litigation and pre-litigation matters • Draft and negotiate employment-related agreements, guidelines, contracts, and policies• Perform special projects and responsibilities assigned by the General Counsel or Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Employment Knowledge, Skills, Other Qualifications:• Law Degree from recognized university in India; LL.M. from accredited U.S. law school preferred • Minimum of four to seven years of litigation-focused experience working in a law firm or in-house legal department; experience with a U.S.-based multinational company preferred• Some knowledge of U.S. employment law • Experience and interest in civil litigation• Excellent communication (writing, speaking and reading) skills in the English language, including a demonstrated • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to serve on and contribute to high-performing teams• Strong decision-making, critical thinking, and organizational skills • Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment• A strong commitment to timely, responsive, and high-quality client service and problem solving ability that successfully addresses business and legal interests • Experience and skill working with individuals of different ranks and ability to provide sound and clear legal advice to management and human resources team members• Substantial experience with discovery, including e-discovery • Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage projects to successful completion • A strong work ethic, impeccable integrity, and ethical and professional behavior • Ability to adapt to evolving priorities Interested can share their updated cv at surbhi.malhotra@innovasolutions.com
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