Counsel, Legal Litigation & eDiscovery

Polaris - Medina, MN

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Medina, MN

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Counsel, Legal - Litigation & eDiscovery position at Polaris Inc. involves providing high-quality legal advice primarily in the areas of eDiscovery and product liability litigation, complex commercial disputes, warranty matters, and class actions. The successful candidate will lead eDiscovery projects, manage litigation matters, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external counsel. This role requires strong leadership, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a hybrid working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of eDiscovery projects and obligations across a diverse range of matters.
• Efficiently manage portions of the company's complex pre-litigation and litigation matters, including product liability, warranty, commercial, and class action cases.
• Work closely with eDiscovery vendors and outside counsel on ESI protocols, protective orders, privilege issues, and document review and production processes.
• Develop and execute project plans for each stage of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model.
• Identify and address the company's document-retention and eDiscovery needs proactively.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in eDiscovery technology and methodologies.
• Provide training and support to Legal and IT teams on litigation, eDiscovery processes, and document-retention policies.
• Manage external counsel and eDiscovery professionals in all aspects of litigation.
• Communicate confidently with internal business stakeholders regarding litigated matters and process improvements.
• Negotiate litigation settlements and represent Polaris at mediations and trials.
• Lead and contribute to process-improvement projects in support of the Legal Department's mission.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school required.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to become licensed in Minnesota.
• 6-10 years of significant eDiscovery and litigation experience either in-house or at a law firm.
• Deep subject matter knowledge of current case law related to ESI preservation, collection, culling, search, review, and production.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and direct paralegals in a collaborative setting.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Proven managerial and leadership courage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and superior time-management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Technical background and knowledge of highly regulated consumer products is preferred.
• A passion for the outdoors and an aptitude or interest in mechanical/engineering problem-solving.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Volunteer time off
• Life insurance