Litigation & Dispute Resolution Counsel (Global)

About the role

We are a leading global brand that designs smart baby gear. As our business expands across Asia, we need a Litigation & Dispute Resolution Counsel to lead corporate litigation, pre‑suit disputes and regulatory enforcement worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global litigation playbooks, dispute handling policies and settlement guidelines.
• Formulate defence strategies for complex commercial, IP, product liability and regulatory matters.
• Lead early case assessment, internal fact‑finding and liability/damages analysis.
• Manage global litigation operations, including external counsel selection, budgeting and billing oversight.
• Oversee eDiscovery workflows, document retention notices and privilege management in line with cross‑border data‑privacy rules.
• Conduct cross‑functional dispute risk reviews and advise business units on litigation avoidance and contract remediation.
• Partner with executive leadership to assess dispute exposure, settlement strategies and business impact.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with 8–10 years post‑qualification experience in commercial litigation, arbitration or dispute resolution.
• Strong background in dispute strategy, legal risk governance and cross‑border commercial disputes.
• Experience managing external law firms and controlling legal spend.
• Proven ability to work with senior business stakeholders and provide commercially focused advice.

Required skills