Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Company DescriptionPilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Job DescriptionThe purpose of this position is to assist in the management of all litigation and claims impacting the company. This role is responsible for supervising litigation claims, to include contract disputes, employment matters, bankruptcy, general liability, as well as all other commercial disputes and government inquiries by and against the company. This role will embrace and support these efforts by working to pursue claims and resolve disputes as appropriate through negotiation, arbitration or litigation. This will include managing all phases of certain litigation matters from the investigation, pleadings and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement and appeal processes. Primary areas of focus to include: managing litigation including conferring with outside counsel, developing litigation strategy, determining settlement value, and facilitating outside counsel in responding to discovery requests, analyzing and responding to or drafting demand letters, cease and desist letters, and other similar correspondence, facilitating compliance with regulatory requirements, and responding to or assisting in the response to regulatory complaints. Assist with litigation management, including oversight of outside counsel, developing and implementing litigation strategy on a wide variety of day-to-day litigation matters and working with various business units to provide risk assessments and reduce litigation exposureAssist in the direction and management of a complex and varied litigation portfolio, including affirmative and defensive litigations and administrative proceedingsCoordinate litigation discovery, including litigation hold compliance, collection of responsive documents, interviews, depositions, interrogatories, etc.Where necessary, conducting internal investigations and fact development, including working with witnessesProvide pre-litigation counseling and handle dispute resolution negotiationsRespond to demand letters and agency matters, including government-initiated inquiries and auditsAssist with developing strategies and implementing plans to resolve any disputes involving the companyAssist with selecting, retaining and managing outside counsel, establish and manage budgets and control costsAdvise company management as necessary with respect to litigation matters, including with respect to loss reservesWork in close partnership with colleagues in the Legal Department and business partners across the company, to achieve good business and legal results and facilitate smart risk-takingIdentify trends and emerging issues, and analyze new legislation, regulations and court decisions impacting the company’s operationsContribute to Legal team efforts to improve internal process and efficiencyInstruct and supervise paralegals in preparing subpoena responses, discovery, correspondence, and other documentsModel behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest levelEnsure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresPerform other duties as required.QualificationsA Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited college or university, requiredLicense to practice law in the state of Tennessee or registration with the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners if not licensed in the state of TennesseeMinimum five (5) years’ prior experience working in a law firm or other corporate legal setting is requiredKnowledge of litigation process and practice and experience in litigation practiceExperience drafting and revising legal documents and preparing policies and proceduresKnowledge of employment law, and general business and contract lawIntermediate Microsoft Office skillsCommitment to conducting Pilot Travel Centers LLC’s litigation and business affairs with the highest integrity, including strict adherence to applicable laws but also in a manner consistent with the company’s valuesAbility to make recommendations and difficult decisions to implement best practicesAbility to work constructively, collaboratively and cross functionallyStrong oral and written communication and advocacy skillsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsSound judgement and ability to analyze situations and informationDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsPractical and enthusiastic problem-solver who is confident, flexible and calm and under fireLegal research capabilities with attention to detailAbility to demonstrate confidence, professionalism and assertiveness in complex and challenging circumstancesAdditional Information#LI-CH137694

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