Litigation Counsel

Litigation Counsel (Contract)

Location: Hybrid – Wilmington, MA (3 days/week onsite)

Timeframe: 12 months (October 2026 - October 2027)

Hours: 40 hours/week

Pay: $100-110/hour

Our client, a leading global technology company, is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to support a broad portfolio of litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions. This attorney will work closely with business stakeholders and outside counsel to manage active disputes, develop litigation strategy, assess risk, and drive matters toward resolution.

What You'll Do

• Manage a diverse portfolio of litigation matters, including commercial, employment, personal injury, privacy, regulatory, and other civil disputes
• Partner with internal stakeholders and outside counsel to develop litigation strategy and assess risk
• Lead factual investigations, discovery efforts, legal holds, and evidence collection activities
• Oversee outside counsel, litigation budgets, and case management across multiple jurisdictions
• Support settlement evaluations, mediation efforts, regulatory inquiries, and government investigations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, compliance, privacy, finance, procurement, security, and business teams
• Identify litigation trends and help improve litigation management processes and reporting

What We're Looking For

• J.D. and active U.S. bar license
• 8+ years of litigation experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or both
• Experience handling at least two of the following: commercial litigation, employment litigation, personal injury matters, environmental litigation, privacy/data disputes, or other civil litigation matters
• Strong discovery, investigations, and case management experience
• Experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets
• This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigator seeking a hands-on role supporting a sophisticated global legal organization