Legal Specialist

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support in-house and external counsel in all aspects of litigation management and related risk analysis

• Work with relevant functions and stakeholders across a large and complex organization to support on internal investigations and litigation discovery

• Coordinate electronic and hard copy document reviews for ongoing litigation

• Ensure compliance with mandatory state and federal reporting obligations related to litigation

• Manage contingent liability reporting to internal finance team and external auditors

• Serve as liaison between legal department and internal stakeholders related to insurance reporting for litigation matters.

• Draft and issue legal holds

• Process settlements and update internal tracking reports

• Prepare and submit quarterly defense and indemnity reimbursements to various insurance carriers

• Prepare and submit carrier trend reports related to ongoing litigation

• Research and summarize corporate history potentially impacting liability in certain case categories

• Preparing slides/presentations to leadership as needed regarding key litigation

• Assert the interests of the legal function as needed across the organizational structure, in conjunction with department leadership

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Degree/Certification (or equivalent work experience)

• 7+ years experience with significating litigation and investigative skills (as a litigation paralegal or equivalent work experience)

Skills:

• Highly organized self-starter with strong initiative and strong attention to detail

• Exhibits ownership in all areas of responsibility and enthusiasm to take on new challenges

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Strong proficiency in editing and composing business and legal documents and correspondence

• Highly focused on internal and external deadlines

• Highly communicative with internal and external customers

• Strategic in thinking and planning with the ability to identify options for managing complex matters

• Perform job functions in a professional, customer-oriented, and confidential manner

• Ability to learn historical knowledge of current and predecessor entities and legal matters

• Ability to handle and timely execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Adaptable and flexible in response to changing priorities

• Calm under pressure (ideally with a sense of humor)

• Ability to manage up and manage down with various stakeholders across functions, in order to meet the goals of the legal department

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at talent.mobility@prysmiangroup.com.

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