Associate General Counsel, Litigation - West Middlesex

About Us · WHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE You will find our market leading products and brands on job sites all over the world. · Focusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire proc ...

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About Us

WHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PROFESSIONAL'S CHOICE You will find our market leading products and brands on job sites all over the world.

Focusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across the world, ProDriven Global Brands are most preferred.

Presently this position is in a hybrid status with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.

Overview

The Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Enterprise Risk provides strategic and hands-on legal support to the Company with a primary focus on product liability litigation and claims management, while also serving as a key enterprise legal partner to the business, supporting commercial transactions and employment law matters.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role is designed to play a meaningful leadership role across the Legal function and to develop broader enterprise legal, commercial, and governance capabilities over time, with the opportunity to assume increasing responsibilities.The role acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and cross functional teams, balancing legal risk with business objectives to enable safe, compliant, and sustainable growth.

The position is currently held by a long tenured legal leader who has played a foundational role in building ProDriven Global Brands' product liability, claims management, litigation strategy, and enterprise risk practices over more than three decades, including the development of a high performing, experienced Claims and Legal team known for strong execution, partnership with the business, and disciplined risk management.

As part of a planned and thoughtful leadership transition, the incoming Associate General Counsel will partner closely with this leader and the General Counsel to ensure continuity, effective knowledge transfer, and the continued strength and evolution of the Legal and Claims functions.

This structure is intended to provide immediate leadership responsibility, along with meaningful access to institutional insight, positioning the successful candidate to make a lasting impact on the Company's legal strategy, risk governance, and long term enterprise value.

Responsibilities

Working under Limited supervision, this role will primarily lead product liability and litigation strategy and management, while also providing strategic support across commercial contracting, employment and labor matters, and broader corporate legal initiatives.

Product Liability & Litigation Management

• Manage and oversee product liability litigation and claims involving ProDriven's access equipment, climbing products, and related offerings, including personal injury, wrongful death, and complex commercial disputes.
• Manage the Claims Management Department, comprised of Claims Managers and Claims Engineers.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy in partnership with the General Counsel and outside counsel.
• Oversee the selection, direction, and oversight of outside counsel, including budgeting, case strategy, expert retention, and performance management, discovery, motion practice, depositions, trial preparation, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• In collaboration with the General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer, establish appropriate liability reserves that accurately reflect potential loss exposure for the Company.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Risk Management to support defenses, assess exposure, and implement preventative practices.
• Analyze litigation and claims trends and provide proactive recommendations to reduce risk, enhance product safety, and improve compliance and documentation practices.

Commercial & Contracting Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply, distribution, sales, services, licensing, and non-disclosure agreements.
• Advise business partners on contractual risk allocation, indemnification, limitation of liability, warranty, and insurance provisions.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing practical, business-oriented legal advice aligned with ProDriven's operational and commercial objectives.

Employment & Labor Law Support

• Advise Human Resources and management on employment law matters, including employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, terminations, accommodations, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage outside employment counsel when necessary.
• Support the management and defense of employment-related claims, administrative charges, and litigation, working with outside counsel as appropriate.
• Assist with safety investigations (e.g., OSHA) and related reports.
• Review and assist with employment-related policies, agreements, training, and compliance initiatives.

General Legal Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across a broad range of corporate, operational, and compliance matters affecting ProDriven's U.S. and international operations.
• Support internal investigations, compliance programs, and the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures.
• Assist with insurance matters, claims coordination, and enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting product liability, employment law, and commercial operations and advise the business accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of responsibilities and requirements of the job.
• Performs Essential Job Functions and Duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Enterprise Legal Leadership & Development

• Serve as a core member of the Company's senior legal leadership team, partnering closely with the General Counsel on enterprise‑level legal strategy and risk governance.
• Provide legal counsel to senior executives on complex, high‑impact business decisions involving risk tradeoffs, reputational considerations, and long‑term enterprise value.
• Participate in Board or executive‑level discussions as needed, including preparation of materials and presentations.
• Act as a mentor and leader within the Legal and Claims teams, supporting talent development and succession planning.

Qualifications

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Years of Experience and Knowledge

• 15–20 years of legal experience, with significant experience in product liability litigation, preferably involving manufactured or consumer products. with demonstrated exposure to broader business, commercial, or enterprise legal matters.
• Working knowledge of commercial contracting, business counseling, and employment law.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex litigation and working effectively with outside counsel.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong legal judgment with excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced, manufacturing and sales driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Collaborative and professional approach with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide clear, actionable advice to senior leaders in ambiguous or high‑pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability or strong interest in applying technology, data, and process tools to enhance legal operations, litigation management, knowledge sharing, and risk insight, including familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI‑enabled legal tools, analytics, or knowledge management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Experience supporting durable goods, industrial, or consumer products.
• Trial experience or meaningful direct responsibility for contested litigation.
• Experience working with cross-functional and international business teams.

Travel Requirements

• 10% ~ 20% travel domestically and internationally required.

EEO Statement

ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.

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