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The opportunity:

The Counsel is an experienced litigation attorney who will work from our North Atlanta headquarters and be responsible for providing voluminous claim management and strategic litigation advice. In person 4 days per week with usual business hours. This team member will play a critical role in ensuring zealous representation of the company, both in defending and prosecuting commercial claims, personal injury, property damage, and collection disputes. Bankruptcy experience is a plus. A thorough understanding of court rules, procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, and the ability to identify and manage legal risks and a case docket will be crucial to your success. Having first chaired depositions and court appearances is required. Having prepared for trial in at least a support role is required. Limited travel required. The relocation packet is unavailable.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

* Matter Management: intake, analyze, develop, communicate, execute, and manage a wide variety of claims and litigations across the United States for your docket of matters.

* Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between the legal department and other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

* Strategy: Ensure claims and litigation are managed properly and align with the organization\u2019s objectives.

* Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.

* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with all relevant laws and regulations, staying up to date with changes in legislation and advising on their impact.

* Policy Development: Develop and implement legal policies and procedures, including in employment matters.

* Training and Mentoring: Be collaborative and receptive to professional feedback and engagement from other members of the legal department and the business.

* Manage legal projects by defining scope, setting milestones, delegating tasks, tracking progress, and reporting project results to ensure successful and efficient execution.

* Model Smurfit Westrock values as they relate to personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions, and interpersonal interactions.

What you need to succeed:

* Clear writing skills, with the ability to concisely summarize key issues.

* Proven ability to operate independently, handling every phase of litigation and focusing on efficient resolutions. Must have handled depositions and court appearances as first chair.

* Excellent client management and communication skills.

* Strong collaboration, organizational, and matter management skills.

* Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively and gain trust and confidence with internal clients and stakeholders at many different levels (including senior executives).

* Strategic mindset.

* Passion for our business and for litigation.

* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

* Detail-oriented and strong work ethic.

Education and experience:

* Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university.

* Bar admission in good standing in the U.S. is required, and the position is based in GA / not a remote opportunity.

* Experience: 5-8 years of litigation experience focused on product liability or personal injury and insurance defense on the plaintiff or defense side.

What we offer:

* Corporate culture based on loyalty, integrity, & respect.

* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

* An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.