Legal Counsel, Litigation - Remote

Required Qualifications:  

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and member in good standing with at least one State Bar
• Minimum of 4 years of litigation experience, delivering legal services as an external counsel or within a complex multi-industrial organization
• Experience managing cases through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution and pretrial preparation
• Experience in commercial litigation and product liability (preferably medical device liability experience); and environmental litigation is a plus
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and case evaluation abilities
• Strong advocacy and influencing skills, including the ability to help bring people with diverse positions to a common view
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to make solid judgement calls under pressure
• Ability to navigate in a dynamic, cross-functional, multi-cultural and multi-national environment with both local and remote teams with quickly changing priorities and multiple tasks
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically 10%

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience in litigation and arbitrations outside the U.S.
• Willingness to drive continuous improvement and change management in the provision of legal services
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others in a multi-national organization

Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed. ​For fully remote roles, the following locations are not eligible for new fully remote work arrangements: Alaska and Hawaii (for all roles), and Rhode Island (for wage/hourly roles only). 

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. 

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. 

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

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