Senior Legal Counsel-Litigation (Northfield, IL) (Legal)

Job Summary

Medline is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead strategy and execution for the company's enterprise litigation docket and build a scalable litigation program.

Job Description

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a diverse portfolio of enterprise litigation matters. Partner with outside counsel to set strategy, edit key filings, prepare witnesses, and drive toward efficient resolution. 
• Build a scalable litigation program, including playbooks for early case assessment, litigation hold SOPs, and discovery protocols.
• Manage all aspects of outside counsel litigation engagements, including selection and budgets. 
• Direct eDiscovery strategy and oversee eDiscovery vendors and tools.
• Enforce privilege and confidentiality practices consistent with Medline's Information Handling Guide.
• Counsel the business on litigation risks and possible litigation outcomes. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Juris Doctor degree.

Certification / Licensure

• Member of a state bar in good standing.

Relevant Work Experience

• At least 6 years of complex litigation experience (law firm and/or in-house).

Additional

• Communicates complex legal advice with clarity and confidence.
• Substantial experience managing complex litigation, including case strategy, advocacy, and negotiations.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, eDiscovery, and the attorney-client privilege.
• Ability to simplify complexity and drive decisions.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$175,760.00 - $263,640.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.