• Attorney, Casualty Litigation

    AutoZone, Inc. (Memphis, TN)


    Job Description

    As an **Attorney, Casualty Litigation,** you will lead strategies for complex general liability, product liability, consumer complaints, and asbestos claims, managing pre-litigation disputes and resolving litigated claims with cross-functional partners. You will also develop cost-containment programs and tools, working closely with our Risk Management Department and third-party administrator (TPA). Additionally, you will provide legal advice to the Commercial Credit team on contract and collections issues.

    Responsibilities

    This role reports to the Manager, Litigation/Attorney - Casualty within the Legal Department.

     

    + **Manage and Resolve Claims:** Actively manage and successfully resolve a busy portfolio of casualty, product liability, and asbestos claims.

    + **Supervise Outside Counsel:** Select, retain, and supervise outside counsel, coordinating with law firms to manage budgets and control costs.

    + **Strategic Legal Partner:** Serve as a strategic legal partner to the business, providing advice on business practices, risk avoidance/mitigation, and legal compliance.Provide timely reports on substantive developments in legal matters.

    + **Develop Claims Strategy:** Develop strategies and action plans for claims in collaboration with internal/external counsel, TPAs, and insurance companies.

    + **Oversee Discovery Process:** Oversee all aspects of the internal discovery process, including reviewing and developing strategies for discovery requests and responses, collecting and producing internal documents, coordinating e-discovery, identifying and interviewing witnesses, and preparing key witness testimony.

    + **Collaborate with Team:** Partner with the team’s paralegals and other attorneys to successfully manage litigation and other projects as needed.

    + **Mediation and Settlement:** Develop and attend mediation and settlement strategies in conjunction with internal/external legal partners, insurance companies, and TPAs.

    + **Support Business Partners:** Address ongoing questions and issues from business partners through claims resolution.

    + **Lead Special Projects:** Lead special projects within the Legal Department to drive efficiencies, contribute to knowledge management, and support efforts to establish, assess, and maintain team performance metrics.

    + **Additional Duties:** Perform other duties as required

    Qualifications

    + **Academic Credentials:** You have strong academic credentials including a J.D. degree.

    + **Professional Experience:** You bring 3 to 5 years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house.

    + **Travel:** You have the ability to travel domestically as needed (5-10% of the time).

    + **Bar Membership:** You must be a current member in good standing of the Tennessee Bar, or a member in good standing of another state bar with eligibility for admission in Tennessee as in-house counsel.

     

    About Autozone

     

    Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

     

    Benefits at AutoZone

     

    AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

    All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

    + Competitive pay

    + Unrivaled company culture

    + Medical, dental and vision plans

    + Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount

    + 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan

    + AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support

    + Opportunities for career growth

    Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

    + Paid time off

    + Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options

    + Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

    + Tuition reimbursement

     

    Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

     

    We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

    Online Application:

    An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

     

    AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories. ​

     

    **Job Identification** 7102

    **Job Schedule** Full time