Director, Litigation Prevention and Management

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

 

Job Purpose

Director, Litigation Prevention and Management will lead and manage the resolution of insured and uninsured litigation, investigations, and other disputes.  You will set standard litigation policy, processes, and procedures for tracking and reporting on litigation trends, metrics, and KPIs.  You will advise on corrective action and provide counsel to senior management to mitigate overall legal risks to the company relative to significant litigation, investigations, and disputes.   This role will report to NORTAM Legal, SVP of Legal and Risk.  Lead and manage small team including Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment and litigation paralegal.

Key Accountabilities

• Main areas of focus and accountability of the role – detail in order of importance the main areas of accountability of the role:
  • Lead and manage all insured and uninsured litigation, investigations, and disputes.
  • Responsible for directly managing company’s most significant litigation, investigations, and disputes, including securing relevant settlement authority from senior management or approving settlements of claims and litigation within your established authority.
  •  Design and implements policies, procedures, and processes in support of overall strategy to help prevent litigation and mitigate its risks and costs.
  • Manage outside counsel relationships.
  • Responsible for global litigation oversight and reporting, including regular reports to senior management and the Chief Legal Officer (in Marseille) regarding material litigation and claims affecting the company globally.
  • Mentor, guide, and manage legal staff.
  • Responsible for litigation reporting to (and quarterly and annual discussions with) auditors on key litigation matters and risks, and to other external stakeholders as required (customers, governmental agencies, vendors, media and press inquiries, etc.).
  • Responsible for developing, coordinating, and providing core training on litigation risks and awareness to the business and other functions.  Collaborates with other departments to prevent, identify, investigate, and resolve litigation and investigation issues.

Education & Qualifications

Law degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Experience

Minimum ten (10) years of litigation prevention and management experience at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.

Preferred

Twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years of general commercial and/or insurance defense litigation experience at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.  

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Ability to work on multiple issues and set appropriate priorities with clients and delivery results efficiently.

Provide ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business-oriented advice with a dedication to superior customer service.

Highly organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and diligent.

Proven success working effectively across business units and internal functions to efficiently resolve complex business and risk management issues.

Familiarity working across the globe, working with multiple time zones and cultures.

Strong negotiation skills with experience in dispute resolution.

Preferred

Previous experience in logistics or supply chain industry; while n