Sr. Counsel, Litigation

Number of employees

5500

Newark, CA, United States

Posted on: 2022-07-05

Category: emobility

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Full time

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About the company:

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.  

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
 
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
 
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Lucid Motors is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join its legal team as Senior Counsel-Litigation.  The Senior Counsel-Litigation role will manage a wide-range of litigation, investigatory, and pre-litigation matters, including securities, employment, commercial, and intellectual property.  This person will work in close partnership with cross functional teams to help develop and implement best practices to handle, manage, and resolve litigation.  The role will work closely with numerous stakeholders across the legal function and report to the Associate General Counsel of Employment & Labor. 

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Notice regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a condition of gainful employment within the United States
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus, and the increased transmissibility with recent variants, all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States, must provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses) based on the manufacturer's guidelines on their first day of employment.
 
Individuals seeking a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
 
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

You Will:

  • Oversee and manage a wide range of litigation and investigatory matters with the aid of outside counsel, including securities, employment, commercial, and intellectual property.  
  • Collaborate with outside counsel to ensure top-notch representation and handling of litigation and disputes, including ensuring high-quality work product, effective strategy, and adherence to company objectives.
  • Partner with other legal colleagues and business stakeholders to effectively manage daily operations related to any disputes, litigation matters, or regulatory investigations.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders regarding insurance coverage and strategy and coordinate with insurance carriers on litigation coverage and defense.  
  • Help to oversee and update litigation policies and processes, including e-discovery process.  
  • Work seamlessly and collaboratively as a legal business partner to multiple internal business stakeholders.
  • Drive internal strategy for case handling and resolution, including the assessment of risks, required litigation resources, and settlement values. 
  • Support the development of processes, procedures, and metrics to increase the overall effectiveness of the legal services provided to the company, including evaluation of litigation metrics and outside counsel success.
  • Maintain generalized knowledge of litigation, arbitration, and mediation processes and monitor litigation trends and developments related to the EV industry. 
  • Collaborate with members of the legal team to complete general legal projects and initiatives.
  • You Bring:

  • Minimum of 5-9 years of substantive general litigation experience, preferably both in-house and at a law firm.
  • Experience in both State and Federal Court.
  • AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to effectively relay complex information in a concise format.
  • Practical business judgment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects.
  • Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively, being resourceful, and taking on additional responsibility.
  • Law degree (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited institution.
  • Eligible to practice law in California or Arizona.  

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