Senior Counsel - Litigation

Bring Your Amazing Self to Work

At Macy's, Inc. we're on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.

Job Overview

The Senior Counsel, Litigation is a member of the Macy’s existing in-house litigation team. This role entails actively litigating all aspects of lawsuits against the company nationwide, from initial response to appeal. The ideal candidate must have substantial employment experience, including serving as first chair in trials. Additionally, they should be well-versed in handling complex and class action litigation. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a prerequisite for this position.

What You Will Do

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and write persuasively to convince the audience.
• Litigate a range of employment and complex litigation matters independently and with minimal supervision in multiple jurisdictions, on behalf of the Company from investigation to appeal, including but not limited to, research; writing briefs/motions; interviewing witnesses; investigations; drafting /responding to discovery; taking/defending depositions; mediating; negotiating; conducting arbitrations and trials as first or second chair; communicating with the client, opposing party, courts, and arbitrators. This position does not monitor cases but actively litigates across the country. 
• Convey legal advice and opinions effectively to all levels of the organization and serve as an advocate in court and arbitration.
• Stay abreast of the use of new technologies, systems, and processes (e.g., matter management system, billing system, legal research tools, databases, human resources information systems, etc.).
• Supervise, develop, and train less-experienced staff as required.
• Continuously learn and expand/adapt practice areas to meet the ever-changing legal landscape in multiple jurisdictions and the needs of the company.
• Participate in interdepartmental conferences, committees, and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Skills You Will Need

Litigation Experience: 10-15 years of active litigation experience, including trying and arbitrating individual employment cases, with experience in other types of cases such as commercial, class action, and benefits being a plus.

Writing Skills: Expert legal writing skills, with a submission of a writing sample demonstrating skill level required in advance of interview.

Autonomous and Team Player: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team depending on departmental needs.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with both the litigation team and clients.

Client Service: Excellent client service skills.

Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills required to prioritize assignments and multitask while handling a large nationwide docket.

Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with and willingness to learn and use new technologies, systems, and processes.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex legal issues independently and under minimal supervision. 

Who You Are

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.
• Candidates with a J.D. from an accredited law school and who are licensed to practice law in at least one state are encouraged to apply. Must be willing to seek admission to the Missouri bar. 
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs, including nights and weekends. 
• Significant nationwide travel required unless able to use virtual tools where allowed by the court and/or arbitrator. Travel/virtual tools are required for approximately 25% of work duties and can involve any state in which Macy’s operates. 
• While the position will allow for some remote work (in the St. Louis area) after the first six months, the successful candidate will be required to be in-office for a significant portion of the first six months for training. 

What We Can Offer You

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
• Competitive