Senior Counsel, Litigation (General Liability & ADA Focus)

About Circle K 

Circle K is all about making everyday life easier for people all over the world. We are a Global Fortune 200 company with more than 15,000 stores across 24 countries, serving over 6 million customers each day. With more than 120,000 team members globally, Circle K continues to grow as a leader in convenience retail while operating at enterprise scale across the U.S. and internationally. 

Position Summary 

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. This role will play a critical part in defending and evaluating general liability claims, overseeing ADA Title III matters, and managing a broad portfolio of U.S. corporate litigation. 

Key Responsibilities 

Personal Injury & General Liability Defense (Primary Focus) 

• 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. 

Corporate Litigation Management 

• 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. 

ADA Title III Oversight 

• 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. 

Risk Reduction & Cross‑Functional Support 

• 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. 

Discovery, Investigations & Matter Management 

• Support discovery obligations, subpoenas, investigations, and pre‑litigation matters. 

• Work closely with litigation support and e‑discovery teams; experience with Relativity or similar platforms is a plus. 

• Draft affidavits, correspondence, settlement documents, and internal summaries as needed. 

• Maintain accurate matter tracking, reporting, and documentation. 

Asset Recovery & Collections 

• 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. 

Qualifications 

Required Qualifications 

• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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. 

Why Join Circle K 

• 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. 

• Flexible location options across key U.S. markets.