Assistant General Counsel - Claims & Litigation

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce.

Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Position Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel - Claims & Litigation, serves as dedicated in-house litigation counsel supporting Ferguson’s liability claims and defense strategy. Reporting to senior legal leadership, this position handles various liability and construction defect disputes, oversees external defense counsel, directs case strategy through all phases of claims administration and litigation, and provides proactive legal guidance to internal partners to mitigate risk across the organization.

Location and Travel:

This role is approved for remote work and preferably in Florida. The ability to travel as needed for depositions, mediations, trials, and site visits as well as periodic travel to corporate Headquarters in Newport News, Virginia and/or Tampa, Florida is required.

Responsibilities:

• Handle high-volume claims administration and case strategy for auto/general/product liability and construction defect claims.
• Advise and supervise external defense counsel and third-party administrators, handle litigation deadlines, review pleadings, discovery, motions, and significant correspondence to maintain consistent case stra...

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