Director, Litigation Prevention and Management

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you "Dare to Grow" with us?

Job Purpose

Director, Litigation Prevention and Management will lead and manage the resolution of insured and uninsured litigation, investigations, and other disputes. You will set standard litigation policy, processes, and procedures for tracking and reporting on litigation trends, metrics, and KPIs. You will advise on corrective action and provide counsel to senior management to mitigate overall legal risks to the company relative to significant litigation, investigations, and disputes. This role will report to NORTAM Legal, SVP of Legal and Risk. Lead and manage small team including Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment and litigation paralegal.

Key Accountabilities

• Main areas of focus and accountability of the role - detail in order of importance the main areas of accountability of the role:
  
  
  
  • Lead and manage all insured and uninsured litigation, investigations, and disputes.
  • Responsible for directly managing company's most significant litigation, investigations, and disputes, including securing relevant settlement authority from senior management or approving settlements of claims and litigation within your established authority.
  • Design and implements policies, procedures, and processes in support of overall strategy to help prevent litigation and mitigate its risks and costs.
  • Manage outside counsel relationships.
  • Responsible for global litigation oversight and reporting, including regular reports to senior management and the Chief Legal Officer (in Marseille) regarding material litigation and claims affecting the company globally.
  • Mentor, guide, and manage legal staff.
  • Responsible for litigation reporting to (and quarterly and annual discussions with) auditors on key litigation matters and risks, and to other external stakeholders as required (customers, governmental agencies, vendors, media and press inquiries, etc.).
  • Responsible for developing, coordinating, and providing core training on litigation risks and awareness to the business and other functions. Collaborates with other departments to prevent, identify, investigate, and resolve litigation and investigation issues.
  
  
  
  

Education & Qualifications

Law degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Experience

Minimum ten (10) years of litigation prevention and management experience at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.

Preferred

Twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years of general commercial and/or insurance defense litigation experience at a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Ability to work on multiple issues and set appropriate priorities with clients and delivery results efficiently.

Provide ability to provide entrepreneurial, pragmatic, business-oriented advice with a dedication to superior customer service.

Highly organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and diligent.

Proven success working effectively across business units and internal functions to efficiently resolve complex business and risk management issues.

Familiarity working across the globe, working with multiple time zones and cultures.

Strong negotiation skills with experience in dispute resolution.

Preferred

Previous experience in logistics or supply chain industry; while not required, experience in transportation or trucking litigation.

Multi-jurisdictional litigation experience, including federal and state courts.

Familiarity with insurance defense litigation and corporate risk management.

Experience in regulatory compliance, particularly in employment law and workplace policies.

Working knowledge of California employment law.

Familiarity with bankruptcy proceedings affecting logistics operations.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Comfortable collaborating with senior executives.

Concise, precise, clear and professional communication skills (both oral and written).

Eager to learn more about logistics and supply chain topics.

Outstanding organizational skills

Excellent attention to details.

Excellent reporting skills and good ability to synthetize complex problems.

Animated by a strong curiosity toward business/ strategic topics.

Team player

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance.

We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together.

It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let's work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.

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CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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Outstanding benefits for employee and family including multiple health plans(company contribution to health savings account), prescription, dental and vision coverage.

Company paid life insurance, accident insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage and employee assistance plan.

Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, AD&D coverage, buy-up short- and long-term disability, critical illness, identify theft & legal plan.

401(k) with company match.

Flexible Paid Time Off programs including company paid holidays.

Tuition reimbursement program.