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Circle K is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Counsel to join the U.S. Legal Team, reporting to the Director of Litigation – Global. This role will play a critical part in defending and evaluating personal injury and general liability claims, overseeing ADA Title III matters, and managing a broad portfolio of U.S. litigation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, brings strong litigation and claims judgment, and enjoys close partnership with Risk Management, Operations, Facilities, Environmental, and Finance teams.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the defense, evaluation, and resolution of personal injury and general liability claims, including early case assessment, liability analysis, exposure evaluation, and settlement strategy
Partner closely with Risk Management, insurance stakeholders, and business teams to assess factual liability, damages, litigation risk, and resolution pathways
Manage outside defense counsel on personal injury matters, including case strategy, budgets, reserves, reporting, and performance oversight
Review incident reports, conduct interviews, analyze medical records and damages, and support informed litigation and settlement decisions
Independently manage a portfolio of U.S. corporate litigation matters from pre‑litigation through resolution
Support the Director of Litigation – Global on complex, high‑risk, or material litigation matters
Oversee and coordinate outside panel counsel to ensure effective, cost‑conscious representation aligned with business objectives
Summarize litigation risks, matter status, and outcomes for legal leadership and business stakeholders
Manage intake and oversight of ADA Title III matters, including indemnification analysis and coordination with internal stakeholders
Work with Facilities, Operations, and Risk teams to coordinate site inspections, remediation efforts, and settlement compliance
Liaise with outside counsel to negotiate settlement agreements and monitor remediation and compliance deadlines
Collaborate with Environmental, Facilities, Wholesale, Operations, and Risk teams to reduce litigation exposure and support proactive risk mitigation
Support environmental disputes, access agreements, site closures, and remediation‑related litigation efforts
Assist in developing and delivering training or guidance related to litigation risk, claims trends, and compliance best practices
Support discovery obligations, subpoenas, investigations, and pre‑litigation matters
Work closely with litigation support and e‑discovery teams
Draft affidavits, correspondence, settlement documents, and internal summaries as needed
Maintain accurate matter tracking, reporting, and documentation
Partner with Wholesale, Accounting, and Risk Management teams to identify assets for recovery
Draft demand letters and settlement documentation, including releases, notes, and letter agreements
Participate in collectability analysis and ongoing matter tracking with outside counsel
Monitor settlement payments, enforce agreements, and provide updates for internal reporting
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
in good standing
3 - 7 years of litigation experience, preferably including personal injury or general liability defense, within an insurance defense firm or in‑house legal environment
Experience managing outside counsel and litigation matters from intake through resolution
Strong judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed organization and influence outcomes without direct authority
Excellent communication, prioritization, and project management skills
Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality
Nice to have:
Experience evaluating and defending personal injury claims in a high‑volume or enterprise setting
Experience handling ADA Title III matters
In‑house litigation or insurance claims experience
Familiarity with environmental, premises liability, or regulatory‑related litigation
Experience with Relativity or other eDiscovery platforms
What we offer:
Opportunity to own and manage litigation matters at scale within a Fortune 200 company
High‑impact role with exposure to personal injury, ADA, environmental, and corporate litigation
Direct collaboration with cross‑functional business leaders and a global legal team
Ability to influence litigation strategy, claims outcomes, and risk mitigation initiatives