Highlights
You will provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of complex consumer litigation matters, which will include: retaining and managing outside counsel; driving the assessment of litigation risk, case strategies, and trial readiness; developing legal defenses; leading settlement negotiations; implementing new technology solutions and workflow automations to efficiently manage matters and reduce costs; managing arbitrations; and providing support, counseling, and training to business teams on legal risks, lessons learned, and risk mitigation strategies. A successful candidate for this position will demonstrate strong litigation capability, persuasive written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams of business clients, internal legal colleagues, and outside counsel to effectively and strategically manage complex litigation matters.
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| Location | Dearborn, MI |
Description
As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you'll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company.
In this position…
Ford Motor Company's Office of the General Counsel is seeking an outstanding attorney to join our Consumer Litigation Team in the Controversies Practice Group. A successful candidate for this position will demonstrate strong litigation capability, persuasive written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams of business clients, internal legal colleagues, and outside counsel to effectively and strategically manage complex litigation matters.
Client counseling is also an essential part of this position. A successful candidate will demonstrate both business acumen and sound legal judgment to support and counsel Ford's customer experience and field service organizations, and other business teams. The ability to align goals of the business and legal department, while managing tactical and day-to-day requirements in time-sensitive situations and challenging environments is key, as well as the ability to provide legal advice and training to company leaders in a business-friendly manner.
To keep pace with the changing industry and legal landscape, we are also seeking a candidate that can identify and execute creative strategies to do our work more efficiently and effectively. This will include helping to design and implement new technology solutions and AI tools to our practice.
We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
What you'll do…
You will provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of complex consumer litigation matters, which will include: retaining and managing outside counsel; driving the assessment of litigation risk, case strategies, and trial readiness; developing legal defenses; leading settlement negotiations; implementing new technology solutions and workflow automations to efficiently manage matters and reduce costs; managing arbitrations; and providing support, counseling, and training to business teams on legal risks, lessons learned, and risk mitigation strategies.
You will also regularly collaborate with other legal teams, including discovery, class actions, product litigation, consumer finance, regulatory, and more. In addition, you will support the regulatory team in monitoring trends; interface with federal and state agencies; support legal and legislative reform efforts; and assist with internal and third-party-driven investigations.
Serve as the primary negotiator in direct discussions with plaintiffs' attorneys and opposing counsel. The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to managing dispute resolution from early pre-suit demands through trial-stage settlements. This role requires an assertive advocate who can independently evaluate liability and damages, formulate clear negotiation strategies, and directly engage adverse parties to secure cost-effective, advantageous resolutions while safeguarding the company's financial interests, brand reputation, and operational priorities.
What you'll do…
You will provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of complex consumer litigation matters, which will include: retaining and managing outside counsel; driving the assessment of litigation risk, case strategies, and trial readiness; developing legal defenses; leading settlement negotiations; implementing new technology solutions and workflow automations to efficiently manage matters and reduce costs; managing arbitrations; and providing support, counseling, and training to business teams on legal risks, lessons learned, and risk mitigation strategies.
You will also regularly collaborate with other legal teams, including discovery, class actions, product litigation, consumer finance, regulatory, and more. In addition, you will support the regulatory team in monitoring trends; interface with federal and state agencies; support legal and legislative reform efforts; and assist with internal and third-party-driven investigations.
Serve as the primary negotiator in direct discussions with plaintiffs' attorneys and opposing counsel. The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to managing dispute resolution from early pre-suit demands through trial-stage settlements. This role requires an assertive advocate who can independently evaluate liability and damages, formulate clear negotiation strategies, and directly engage adverse parties to secure cost-effective, advantageous resolutions while safeguarding the company's financial interests, brand reputation, and operational priorities.