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Full-Time

Assistant General Counsel Global Litigation

Posted on 9/10/2024

Jabil

Jabil

10,001+ employees

Global provider of end-to-end manufacturing solutions

Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing

Senior

St. Petersburg, FL, USA

In-person position at Jabil’s St. Pete Headquarters.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • J.D. or equivalent degree and a member in good standing of a State Bar.
  • 8-11 years litigation experience – preferably in both law firm and in-house setting of a global industrial company with exposure to commercial and employment matters.
  • Strong knowledge of civil procedure and discovery process.
  • Fluency in business principles to credibly communicate with and influence business leaders.
  • Comfort and experience using a commercial business-oriented approach to problem solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk.
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in litigation and proven ability to manage and direct in-house practice across multiple jurisdictions and across the company with minimal supervision, including at the most complex level.
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively lead and drive change and improvement aligned to corporate priorities, strategic goals, risk mitigation needs, and practical realities.
  • Experience in setting and managing budgets and leading outside counsel and internal partners to achieve strategic goals.
  • High level of integrity and trust and possessing a strong ethical center.
  • Superior legal writing (writing sample required) and analytical skills – excellent judgment and initiative.
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and commitment to continuous learning.
  • Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a changing, fast-paced, and energetic environment; ability to establish and meet short-and long-term deadlines.
  • A self-starter and multi-tasker able to handle many complex legal matters simultaneously.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence and build relationships and interact effectively at all levels of the organization; ability to stand firm on issues when necessary.
  • Possess sound judgment, self-confidence, and a strong professional presence and respect for others, regardless of position, including desire to work as a team member with all levels of management.
  • Ability and willingness to travel inside and outside of the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Primary responsibility for developing and implementing effective resolution strategies for global commercial and employment claims, disputes and litigation.
  • Think creatively and provide daily tactical counsel and innovative legal solutions to challenging issues facing Jabil’s global business units in an expedited manner.
  • Lead and support investigations and collaborate with other functions to improve Jabil’s investigation processes.
  • Navigate competing workflows, set appropriate priorities with internal stakeholders and drive and deliver results within agreed timelines.
  • Exercise mature and reliable judgment in making and articulating determinations regarding legal risks and benefits.
  • Develop, update, and advise on existing and proposed policies and processes in close collaboration with the legal functions and business stakeholders.
  • Efficiently and proactively manage commercial and labor & employment litigation, pre-litigation disputes and claims.
  • Effectively manage outside counsel including engagement, document retention and production, discovery, budgets, staffing and strategy.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks by developing and delivering training programs which inform business leaders on relevant laws, regulations, lessons learned and best practices.
  • Draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery, settlement agreements and other contractual agreements.
  • Responsibility for work in locations within and outside of the US.
  • Collaborate with key internal clients to identify and drive process improvements, develop templates and self-service systems and tools, risk mitigation strategies and practices.

Jabil provides manufacturing solutions across various industries, including healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors. The company offers end-to-end services, managing everything from product design and engineering to final assembly and distribution. This comprehensive approach helps clients streamline operations, cut costs, and speed up the time it takes to bring products to market. Jabil stands out from competitors by utilizing advanced analytics to enhance production processes and deliver better value. The goal of Jabil is to support leading brands in efficiently launching innovative products while optimizing their manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Jabil's planned investment of INR 2,000 crore in a new manufacturing facility in Trichy will create approximately 5,000 jobs, indicating strong growth and expansion opportunities.
  • Recognition from prestigious lists like Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and TIME's World's Best Companies highlights Jabil's strong reputation and appeal as an employer.
  • The company's focus on innovation, such as exploring perovskites for photonic computing, positions it at the forefront of technological advancements.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the manufacturing solutions market requires Jabil to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Job cuts, such as the recent reduction of 130 positions in Albuquerque, could impact employee morale and public perception.

What makes Jabil unique

  • Jabil's end-to-end manufacturing solutions, from design to distribution, streamline client operations and reduce costs, setting them apart from competitors who may only offer partial services.
  • Their integration of advanced analytics into production processes optimizes efficiency and adds significant value for clients, a technological edge over many competitors.
  • Jabil's extensive global reach with over 260,000 employees in 100 locations across 30 countries provides unparalleled scalability and flexibility for clients.

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