Senior Manager, Litigation Counsel - Hybrid

What you’ll need to succeed as a Senior Manager, Litigation Counsel at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• 5 years of litigation experience with effective management of routine and complex litigation matters including case strategy, discovery, and resolution.
• Experience developing insightful, value-added, and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding the drivers of those results.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Preferred qualifications:

• 7+ years experience in litigation, including transportation litigation, management of outside counsel, and case management from outset to resolution, including trials and appeals.
• Significant experience in case strategy development, discovery, and motion practice.
• Experience with intellectual property matters, including UDRP and takedown demands.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work independently, and drive matters to swift, favorable outcomes
• Experience composing thorough and detailed written technical documentation, procedures, manuals, etc
• Ability to produce unambiguous, comprehensive, and accurate interpretations.
• Effective organizational, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Strong business focus with demonstrated ability to act in partnership with management teams

About the Senior Director, Litigation Counsel job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 10 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure effective management of routine and complex transportation litigation matters. Oversee all aspects of assigned litigation matters, including case strategy, discovery, and resolution. Assist with the preparation of discovery demands and responses, and participate in witness deposition preparation.
• Supervise outside counsel and oversee case development. Manage case budgets, monitor performance, and ensure quality legal representation.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and provide strategic advice on litigation issues. Draft and review internal memoranda, motion practice, and settlement agreements.
• Attend mediations and arbitrations of litigated matters to secure favorable outcomes. Represent the company in court as needed. Prepare for and attend trials.
• Manage and safeguard the company’s intellectual property, including handling Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) cases and takedown demands. Collaborate with IP counsel to enforce and protect IP rights.
• Work closely with various internal departments to provide legal support and ensure alignment between legal strategies and business goals. Provide advice and counsel to our environmental, health, and safety teams.

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About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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