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Your role at Clorox:

Reporting to a Director of Legal, this role is responsible for managing complex, high-value civil litigation matters, including product liability, personal injury, class actions, intellectual property, commercial and employment disputes. This includes formulating and actively driving strategies for the resolution of litigation, and managing outside counsel to achieve cost-effective results. This role will also provide Labor and Employment advice and counseling and claim support for the HR team. Additional legal tasks covered by this role include responsibility for subpoena responses, internal investigations and business counseling.

In this role, you will:

+ Manage a wide variety of litigation matters, including product liability, personal injury, class actions, intellectual property, commercial and employment disputes, as well administrative charges and/or complaints filed with the DOL, EEOC and various state and local civil rights agencies.

+ Handle counsel selection, supervise outside counsel, coordinate litigation strategy, and manage outside counsel costs.

+ Responsible for preparation of discovery, review of pleadings, and formulation of case strategy. Provide direction and oversight on electronic discovery collection, holds, and compliance.

+ Manage and advise on business disputes, and provide legal counsel on pre-litigation, contract issues and employment/HR risks.

+ Oversee investigations and responses to subpoenas and other legal requests.

+ Responsible for preparing witnesses for deposition and occasionally defending depositions.

+ Provide counsel and develop and conduct legal training for business partners on topics such as compliance with law and internal policies, privilege, document creation and retention, and other areas as requested.

+ Assist in other substantive legal areas and work with members of Legal leadership, other attorneys and staff on departmental matters as needed.

What we look for:

+ JD degree (judicial clerkship or externship a plus).

+ Member of the California State Bar, or eligible to register as a California Registered In-House Counsel.

+ At least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney (in-house experience a plus).

+ Extensive experience handling complex civil litigation, including commercial, class action, and product liability, and employment litigation through all phases (pre-trial, trial, appellate, settlement). Experience taking and defending depositions.

+ Demonstrated success at providing strategic counseling to business partners that takes into account legal considerations along with business goals.

+ Knowledge of specialized legal areas a plus, including Privacy, ERISA, and Employee Benefits.

+ Must be a self-starter with a sense of urgency, ability to multi-task, ability to handle unanticipated situations effectively and work well under pressure with tight deadlines to ensure timely and appropriate response to issues raised.

+ Broad range of relevant legal experience, including the ability to identify, prioritize and resolve critical legal issues in real time and to manage cases and legal claims from inception to resolution.

+ Unquestioned personal integrity; seen as a role model for ethical principles and values of the Company and practices required by law.

+ Excellent judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

+ Strong skills in leadership with the ability to drive and lead while working with legal and technical staff. Experience interacting at a senior level with business management teams a plus.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

+ Some travel may be required.​

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will work in the Oakland office a minimum of 3 days a week.

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Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.** Learn more (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/responsibility/thriving-communities/empowering-our-employees-to-thrive/) **.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

•Zone A: $128,000 - $252,200

•Zone B: $117,400 - $231,200

•Zone C: $106,700 - $210,200

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Who we are.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

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Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

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