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Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

 

• Effectively handles assigned legal activities for business units, functions or legal practice areas:
• Manages claims and litigation - Manages company disputes, including case reviews, fact-finding and analysis, e-discovery, witness preparation, depositions, case management conferences, motion practice, and arbitration or trial preparation and presentation. Works with insurance representatives and carriers, as applicable.
• Supports projects and teams - Supports or leads projects and teams providing legal support and solutions to the company's business units or corporate departments. Collaborates to develop strategy.
• Provides advice - Provides focused and practical legal advice respecting business operations as well as the impact of current or anticipated laws, rules, and regulations. Advises on legal matters and provides guidance on potential outcomes.
• Substantiates positions - Researches, develops, and coordinates implementation of legal solutions.
• Mitigates risk - Identifies and analyzes existing and emerging legal risks. Develops and implements business-focused strategies to manage risks.
• Proactive guidance - Stays abreast of new regulations and emerging legal risks; provides proactive advice and counsel to business units and corporate functions that may be impacted.
• Demonstrates the development of core legal expertise and support for legal affairs of business units or enterprise-wide functions:
• Develops understanding of the operational model by which the supported business unit or enterprise-wide function operates.
• Supports clients on a cost-effective basis.
• Manages outside counsel in an efficient and cost-effective manner, as necessary.
• Primary Business Partner Engagement:
• Engages, communicates with, and advises mid-management and operational business clients.
• Develops understanding of how legal support affects objectives, risks, and returns of business clients.
• Supervisory Responsibility:
• May manage or provide work direction or review the work of individual contributor (IC) level support staff (paralegals, admins, fellows, law clerks, etc.).

Qualifications

FORMAL EDUCATION:

_Required:

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• Juris Doctor
• License to practice law required (applicable jurisdiction)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

_Required:

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• 2 years of post-licensure experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or claims management.
• Strong work ethic combined with diligence and the ability to act independently and adapt to changing priorities and able to work as part of a cohesive team.
• Proven judgment and ability to evaluate and manage risk and capable of inspiring trust and confidence of clients.
• Demonstrated experience clearly articulating complex legal concepts to a lay audience.

_Preferred:

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• Prior federal or state clerkship experience.
• 5+ years of post-licensure experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, or claims management.
• Demonstrated experience as an in-house attorney providing guidance and counseling to business, particularly in connection with litigation or pre-suit disputes.
• Experience training company personnel on substantive legal topics.

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

_Required:

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• PC skills; Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and other applications as required
• General working knowledge of legal software

_Preferred:

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• Experience with one or more eDiscovery platforms and electronic case management tools

_Travel 10-20%

_ About Us

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.