CM
Litigation Counsel
full-time•Charlotte
About this role
Job Summary/Overview
We are seeking a skilled litigation attorney with 3- 5 years of legal practice experience, preferably with a strong background in asbestos litigation across multiple jurisdictions, to join our legal team. This role will support the company’s asbestos legal portfolio and manage outside counsel. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced corporate environment, and demonstrate sound judgment, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee a portfolio of litigation matters, with a primary focus on asbestos cases.
- Collaborate with and supervise outside counsel to develop litigation strategies, review pleadings, and monitor case progress.
- Conduct legal research and provide internal guidance on litigation risks and mitigation strategies.
- Respond to subpoenas, discovery requests, and other litigation-related inquiries.
- Maintain accurate and current case files, reports, and litigation databases.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information and support litigation responses.
- Stay informed on legal developments and trends in asbestos and related litigation.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
- Experience handling asbestos litigation in multiple jurisdictions (MI, PA, WV, IL).
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines effectively.
- Familiarity with case management systems and legal research tools.
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical, writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Professional presence and ability to interact with senior leadership.
- Experience working in or with corporate legal departments is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in asbestos litigation.
What you'll do
- The Litigation Counsel will manage and oversee a portfolio of litigation matters, focusing primarily on asbestos cases. They will collaborate with outside counsel to develop strategies and provide internal guidance on litigation risks.
About Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Ltd.
Knutsford Way, Sealand Industrial Estate, Chester CH1 4NZ,
United Kingdom
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STAHL CraneSystems, Ltd.
Unit 2 Forge Mills Park, Station Road, Coleshill, Warwickshire B46 1JH
United Kingdom
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Columbus McKinnon Corporation Ltd.
Unit 1A Ferguson Centre, 57-59 Manse Road, Newtownabbey BT36 6RW
Northern Ireland
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With a history spanning almost 150 years, Columbus McKinnon has become a global leader in intelligent motion solutions for material handling. Our high-quality brands, such as STAHL CraneSystems, Yale, Pfaff-silberblau, Dorner, Magnetek, CM, and Duff-Norton, work together to move the world forward and improve lives. Whether it’s increasing safety or improving productivity, our intelligent motion technology is hard at work worldwide.
At a glance:
• 18 global brands
• 3000+ associates worlwide
• Headquartered in Buffalo, New York
• UK Head Office in Chester, United Kingdom
• UK location in Coleshill specializes in STAHL CraneSystems products
• Northern Ireland location in Newtownabbey offers unique product categories and servicing
For a complete list of CMCO imprints, visit:
https://www.cmco.com/en-gb/international-imprints/
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