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Senior Counsel- Litigation

Description

We are looking for a dynamic, talented Senior Counsel - Litigation to join our team specializing in litigation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role is designated hybrid and requires less than 20% overall travel.

In this role, the Senior Counsel – Litigation will make an impact in the following ways:

• Demonstrates specialization proficiency in one or more areas of law, specialty, or function, acts as a resource to others
• Responsible for handling various complex legal matters working within a specific business, region, or function
• May train and supervise attorneys, paralegals, and consultants; may be involved in hiring, developing and retaining talent within the Legal function
• Handles significant risk and/or complex legal questions and projects; negotiates legal matters within the individual realm of responsibility
• Ensures efficient and timely communication with coworkers, clients, and team members; demonstrates recognized leadership and values of the company
• Works cross-functionally
• Develop strategies to defend and resolve enforcement actions and related litigation
• Understands the business environment and uses analytical skills and experience to set priorities and recommend options to minimize risk
• Identifies and drives the development of legal strategies for business; manages client expectations to balance requirements and competing priorities; provides practical legal advice and alternative solutions
• Conducts legal projects independently
• Influences and contributes to company objectives and goals

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Change Management: applies the Cummins structured process and toolset for engaging individuals and organizations through change to achieve and sustain business results and outcomes

Communicates effectively: developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Customer focus: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Decision quality: making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

Develops talent: developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals

Directs work: providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done

Manages ambiguity: operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear

Manages conflict: handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

Persuades: using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others

Project Issue and Risk Management: manage the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events

Situational adaptability: adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

Strategic mindset: seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies

Education/ Licenses, Certifications

• A minimum of 10 years of corporate/firm litigation experience required
• Law degree required
• License to practice law in the home jurisdiction required

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $150,000-$250,000. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage, and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job LAW

Primary Location United States-Indiana-Indianapolis-US, IN, Indianapolis, Cummins DBU Headquarters

Job Type Experienced - Exempt / Office

Recruitment Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Job Posting May 23, 2023, 11:46:03 PM

Unposting Date Ongoing

Organization Corporate

Role Category Hybrid - Potential for Partial Remote

Req ID: 230004G1