As Assistant General Counsel – Litigation (AGC) you will have broad responsibility for managing Ecolab’s litigation and claims portfolio, including developing and implementing successful processes and strategies related to product liability and complex commercial disputes, class actions, multi-district litigation, trade secret and restrictive covenant matters, and investigations. You will also proactively support dispute risk mitigation projects and provide strategic counsel on dispute risks to help advance Ecolab’s strategy and protect the Company.

Reporting to the Chief Counsel – Litigation and AI Governance, you will have responsibility for supporting and evolving Ecolab’s North American litigation strategy and effectively managing and resolving the Company’s litigation matters. You will be an experienced litigator with a depth of experience in a variety of dispute resolution matters relevant to a global company of the scale and size of Ecolab, relied upon for your expertise in dispute resolution as well as your ability to approach complex matters with a strategic, business-minded, and results-oriented lens. You must also be an excellent communicator and collaborator, and advisor to the Company, and will be expected to responsibly integrate technology, including AI, into the management of Ecolab’s litigation and claims portfolio.

This position is located at Ecolab’s Global Headquarters downtown St Paul, MN (Hybrid)

What You Will Do:

Support the management of Ecolab’s portfolio of complex litigation matters, pre-litigation disputes, and investigations across diverse substantive areas, including but not limited to product liability, complex commercial disputes, class actions, and trade secrets and restrictive covenant mattersEngage in all aspects of the litigation and dispute process, including developing strategy, partnering with outside counsel, reviewing pleadings, preparing for depositions, defending third party subpoena depositions, managing discovery processes, preparing and executing trial and appellate strategy, and assessing risk and working closely with our risk management teamManage customer disputes process and operationCollaborate with law department colleagues on dispute-resolution and litigation-avoidance mattersProvide direction, strategy, legal advice, and training to the Company on dispute resolution issues impacting Ecolab’s imperatives and operationsWork collaboratively with business partners and law department colleagues to ensure goal alignment on major projects, legal and business strategies, resources, and communicationsEfficiently manage and improve processes related to outside legal counsel budget, work, and cost

Minimum Qualifications:

JD from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.Six years of litigation experience gained in-house and/or at a law firm, handling complex litigation matters, including but not limited to, class actions, commercial litigation, and investigationsBar Admission: Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Minnesota, Illinois, Texas, or California (or eligible for admission to one of those State Bars within a reasonable time following the commencement of the position)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience at a top tier law firm is preferred but not requiredThe ideal candidate will have complex commercial, product liability, class action, and/or multi-district litigation experience and significant expertise in managing cases through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution, trial, and appealStrong business orientation with experience advising clients on risk mitigation strategiesSelf-motivated, curious learner with a passion for understanding the Company’s business and contributing in a meaningful way to its strategy and long-term strategic goalsMulti-district litigation experience is an advantageDemonstrated ability to achieve results working with a cross functional teamCritical thinking, the ability to make clear and well-reasoned decisions, and the ability to see and handle more than the legal issues of a projectPragmatic business acumen with the ability to recognize the business consequences of legal adviceCapable of prioritizing and managing a large volume of concurrent projectsA commitment to Ecolab’s valuesExceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate (both orally and in written form) effectively with senior business leaders and other professionals and colleagues at all levels of an organization while utilizing excellent business and legal judgment in complex situationsCollaborative team player with the ability to work well cross-functionally and in a team environmentIndependent thinker who appreciates and offers diversity of opinionUnquestioned integrity, credibility, and judgment

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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $162,100.00 - $243,100.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

 

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