Associate General Counsel (Litigation)

Summary

We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our in-house legal team as Counsel. This attorney will focus primarily on managing the company’s litigation docket and will serve as the main point of contact for outside litigation counsel. The successful candidate will also independently handle matters in-house, including employment disputes and smaller commercial litigation. 

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented attorney who is comfortable operating independently after onboarding and who can bring sound judgment and practical solutions to the company’s legal needs.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary internal lead for litigation matters.
• Manage and oversee outside counsel, including strategy, status reporting, and budgeting.
• Independently handle litigation and pre-litigation matters in-house, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery coordination, and resolution. 
• Monitor and triage inbound legal notices and litigation-related correspondence to the company.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel and broader legal team to assess litigation risks and develop company-wide strategies.
• Support general commercial work as needed, including contract negotiation and dispute resolution.

Required Education and Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law (Minnesota strongly preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience, with a preference for prior law firm training.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with sound legal judgement and risk assessment.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively with the legal team.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly and persuasively.
• High level of professional integrity, including confidentiality and ethical standards.

Competencies

1. Legal Expertise: Deep litigation experience with strong judgment and legal acumen.
2. Case & Risk Management: Skilled in managing multiple cases and proactively identifying legal risks.
3. Communication: Clear and persuasive communicator; able to translate legal concepts for varied audiences.
4. Collaboration: Builds trust and works effectively across teams and with external partners.
5. Strategic Alignment: Connects litigation strategy to broader business goals.
6. Negotiation: Effective at resolving disputes and negotiating favorable outcomes.
7. Resilience: Maintains composure and professionalism under pressure.

Work Environment

Fully remote with the option of working from HQ. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position may require long hours and weekend work as needed.

Travel

This position may be completed fully remotely, but courtroom appearances and occasional travel to the Minnesota office may be expected.

Novel Energy Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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