Legal Associate - Litigation & Risk

Requisition ID: 40165 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Crafted Highlights:

In the role of Legal Associate – Litigation & Risk, working in Milwaukee, WI you will be part of the Americas Legal & Government Affairs team. You will play a key role in enabling teams to support and protect the business, including coordinating projects, conducting discovery and e-discovery, supporting financial and insurance activities, supporting our Enterprise Risk and Business Continuity programs, and much more. 

This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel – Litigation & Risk and works closely with the Litigation and Insurance teams.

What You’ll Be Brewing:

• Support and conduct discovery, e-discovery, and e-mail searches; manage legal holds, coordinate subpoena response.
• Directly manage the litigation request for proposal submission process.
• Coordinate and manage Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity Program. 
• Serve as a witness and note taker in ERM and BCP meetings and assist in updating materials. 
• Assist insurance team with invoicing and financial requests, updating various presentations and renewal requests, and other projects related to insurance program.

Key Ingredients:

• You have a High School Diploma/GED 
• You have at least 3 years’ experience working in an in-house legal department or law firm 
• You understand e-discovery and have a background in litigation or insurance
• You exercise independent judgment without significant attorney/leader involvement 
• You can deal with complex issues, evaluate options, and find a solution 
• You desire and can coordinate and juggle multiple projects 
• You have a strong reputation for integrity and handling privileged, confidential, and highly sensitive information discreetly 
• You have strong communication, organizational, and time management skills 
• You are detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage a large volume of work through multi-tasking 
• You build strong partnerships at all levels of the organization and across functions 
• You are proficient in Microsoft office suite and ability to learn and leverage new technologies and programs (e.g., e-discovery software, AI) 
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities 
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments   
• You have a thirst for learning – you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow   

Beverage Bonuses:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities 
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail [email protected]. 

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $52,300.00 - $68,700.00 (posting salary range) + 10% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.