Counsel, Risk & Litigation

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What will you do?

A day in the life of Counsel, Risk and Litigation at VF looks a little like this.

As Counsel, Risk & Litigation, the attorney is responsible for assisting the Associate General Counsel, Employment and other business partners in the management and handling of litigation and other risk related matters in the Company. They will assist in handling informal dispute and litigation matters, including litigation management, administrative charge management, and advising on policies and procedures.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Provides in-house legal counsel on risk and litigation related matters, which may include, but not be limited to, real estate, environmental, contract disputes, personal injury, and other charges and/or arbitrations, and generally assists the Associate General Counsel, Employment, Litigation & Operations. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Identifies and assesses legal risks and opportunities within various legal risk areas and advises accordingly.
• Reviews and updates business policies to comply with legal requirements while meeting business needs.
• Independently handles legal matters and projects ranging from basic to complex.
• Partners with Risk Management team on pending litigation and any applicable insurance coverage.
• Recognizes when to elevate certain matters to the attention of the Associate General Counsel,
  Employment, Litigation and Operations and/or General Counsel.
• Supervises, manages and evaluates outside counsel on litigation.
• Educates and trains clients and stakeholders on legal matters, policies and procedures.
• Advocates VF’s interests in assigned matters.
• Establishes and maintains relationships, credibility and trust with clients, stakeholders, legal team members and other colleagues.
• Able to travel up to 15% of the time.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. This role requires a JD degree from an accredited law school, active CA bar membership and 5+ years of litigation experience with a corporate legal department or nationally recognized law firm.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• High competence as a lawyer; ability to manage heavy workload in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments as well as externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to clients.
• Exceptional cross-collaborator that works with other attorneys in the department on multi-faceted issues.
• Sound judgment; ability to clearly make reasoned recommendations; ability to cross think and determine who should be kept informed.
• Self-starter with curiosity, good business sense and a sense of urgency, honesty and fairness.

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Experience with advising on and litigation under California law preferred.
• Experience handling complex litigation before federal, state courts and administrative agencies.
• Experience counseling clients on legal risk across subject areas.

What do we offer you?

At VF, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about VF’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about VF’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.vfc.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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Hiring Range:

$146,880.00 USD - $183,600.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.