Litigation Counsel
korn ferryChicago (IL)
About the role
Korn Ferry partners with a client in their search for a Part-Time Interim Chief Litigation Counsel. The position is primarily remote with travel to Chicago about once each month.
You will collaborate with the in-house team and external counsel to drive litigation objectives, advise the CEO and Board, direct strategy, lead discovery, negotiate settlements, and steward all litigation matters. The ideal candidate has a JD, active bar status, 10+ years as Chief Litigation or Senior Counsel, and
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