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Legal.io is working with an established electronics company seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel. This is a full time (40 hours/week) hybrid position in Newark, NJ. The initial duration of the contract would be 6 months, with potential to extend or convert. Work to be done:

• Minimum 8 years' experience at a law firm and / or corporate legal department with a focus on product safety or product liability, product warranty, regulatory compliance and general commercial litigation.
• Substantive knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
• Experience advising clients in all stages of civil litigation including strategy for pre-litigation dispute resolution and risk mitigation, discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration and knowledge of insurance related issues.
• Experience with Environmental Product Regulation, including compliance with EPA regulations, or knowledge of Antitrust Law, a plus.

Requirements :

• Law degree from accredited law school required. Admission to a state bar, NJ or NY preferred or eligibility to obtain in-house counsel license in NJ.

Title : Litigation Counsel Start Date : May 2024 Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend or convert) Experience : 8+ Years Location : Newark, NJ (Hybrid) Hourly Rate : $95 - $115 / hour ($190,000 - $230,000 annualized) Benefits : Vision, medical, dental, 401k ----- Legal.io is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.