Job Description

Make your mark

At Clorox, we build big brands that make everyday life better, every day. We value our differences, and challenge each other to think and act boldly. We try new things, succeed, fail and keep learning. We work hard, and have busy personal lives. And were all able to make a positive impact at Clorox, in our communities, and in the lives of millions of people who invite us into their homes. Make your mark and help us drive Good Growth growth that is profitable, sustainable and responsible.

Job Overview/Summary

Reporting to a Director of Legal, this role is responsible for managing a variety of U.S. civil litigation matters, including product liability, personal injury, class actions, intellectual property, and commercial disputes. The role will handle various types of subpoena responses and may assist in supporting international litigation, arbitration matters, and internal investigations. This position will be responsible for formulating and actively driving strategies for the resolution of complex, high-value litigation, and managing outside counsel to achieve cost-effective results. The role will also support the evaluation and implementation of legal technology solutions. The position will coordinate extensively with attorneys within Legal Services, business and functional partners, and other executives within Clorox.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage a wide variety of U.S. civil litigation matters, including product liability, personal injury, class actions, intellectual property, and commercial disputes.
* Manage and oversee company investigations and responses related to third-party subpoenas.
* Assist with the analysis and pursuit of affirmative claims involving indemnification, antitrust, and other theories of recovery.
* Responsible for preparation of discovery, review of pleadings, and formulation of case strategy. Provide direction and oversight on electronic discovery collection, holds, and compliance.
* Responsible for preparing witnesses for deposition and occasionally defending depositions.
* Review and advise on claims and potential disputes, including contractual disputes.
* Provide direction to business partners on accomplishing the business objectives while managing legal risk.
* Provide counsel and develop and conduct legal training for business partners in the areas such as privilege, document creation and retention, and other areas as requested.
* Handle counsel selection, manage outside counsel, coordinate litigation strategy, and manage outside counsel costs.
* Assist in other substantive legal areas and work with members of Legal leadership, other attorneys and staff on departmental matters as needed.

Key Skills, Abilities and Experience Required

Years and Type of Experience:

* At least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney (in-house experience a plus).
* Extensive experience in handling complex civil litigation, including commercial, class action, and product liability, through all phases (pre-trial, trial, appellate, settlement). Experience taking and defending depositions.
* Demonstrated success at providing strategic counseling to business partners that takes into account legal considerations along with business goals.
* Experience interacting at a senior level with business management teams a plus.
* Pro bono experience a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

* Broad range of relevant legal experience, including the ability to identify, prioritize and resolve critical legal issues in real time.
* Unquestioned personal integrity; seen as a role model for ethical principles and values of the Company and practices required by law.
* Excellent judgment and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
* Strong skills in leadership - the ability to drive and lead while working with legal and technical staffs.
* Strong ability to influence, provide points of views, and to listen.
* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
* Strong negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to work well in a matrixed organization and interact with and command respect from Company employees.
* Self-starter with a sense of urgency, ability to multi-task, ability to handle unanticipated situations effectively and work well under pressure with tight deadlines to ensure timely and appropriate response to issues raised.
* Excellent execution and organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Firmness and courage to confront issues at every level.
* Ability to identify and use the most efficient and effective legal resources to complete the work in a timely and cost-effective manner.
* Some travel may be required.

Education Level/Degree:

* JD degree; strong academic background (judicial clerkship or externship a plus)
* Member of the California State Bar, or eligible to register as a California Registered In-House Counsel.

Required Education

More about LARCC



Together, LARCC works to protect and enhance The Clorox Companys reputation and value for stakeholders.
Legal provides top-quality legal services and advice on everything from contracts to compliance and HR.
Audit manages responsibilities delegated by the audit committee of the Board of Directors as well as continually reviews the effectiveness of our internal controls.
Risk develops strategies that help the company assess, avoid and manage risk.
Corporate Communications drives line of sight to company strategy and performance, fosters employee engagement and seeks to enhance the companys reputation. Corporate Responsibility drives philanthropic, community and environmental sustainability programs that promote the well-being of people and planet. Crisis Management develops strategies to prevent, respond to and recover from business disruption.
Government Affairs works to protect and support our business by responsibly influencing global policies and identifying new business opportunities.



More About Clorox



The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with approximately 8,800 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2020 sales of $6.7 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products;

* Pine-Sol cleaners
* Liquid-Plumr clog removers
* Poett home care products
* Fresh Step cat litter
* Glad bags, wraps and containers
* Kingsford charcoal
* Hidden Valley dressings and sauces
* Brita water-filtration products; Burt's Bees natural personal care products
* RenewLife digestive health products
* Rainbow Light, Natural Vitality and NeoCell dietary supplements.

The company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro and Clorox Healthcare brand names. Nearly 80% of the company's sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiters via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.