Corporate Counsel - Litigation- (Remote) Seattle, Washington (Preferred)

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition, but that creates a feeling of connection. We develop and support partners (employees) who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
"We're in the people business serving coffee, not the coffee business serving people."
- Howard Schultz, chairman emeritus, Starbucks Coffee Company
As a Starbucks Corporate Counsel - Litigation, you will play an integral role in helping a highly complex, fast-paced organization in a rapidly changing environment adhere to its mission and values by ensuring that we properly manage and assess litigation risk balanced with business objectives, offer solutions, hold each other accountable, and treat partners (employees) with respect and dignity. You will support multiple client groups and use your judgment and experience to protect the Starbucks brand by directing and managing litigation in the areas of premises liability, discrimination, and accessibility. You will work with and oversee outside counsel and in-house paralegals to defend lawsuits and other claims filed against the company. In addition to retail clients, you will advise functional support groups on issues of compliance, accommodations, public relations, and more. Experience in the food and beverage industry is a plus.
Leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:

• Lead - Effectively manage litigation and pre-litigation matters, including general liability, real estate, Title III ADA/Accessibility, and discrimination matters in a manner that achieves organizational objectives, is fiscally responsible, and protects the Starbucks brand.
• Guide - Clearly and concisely communicate strategic legal counseling to Starbucks risk management, retail operations, store development, and public affairs teams, as well as the adjacent businesses and functions that collaborate with and support the business.
• Collaborate - Work with a collaborative and supportive team of established attorneys, paralegals, and eDiscovery professionals and establish highly collaborative relationships with clients, outside counsel, and other legal department partners (employees) to provide cross-functional support for the business, including helping paralegals and other support staff to succeed.
• Be a Trusted Advisor - Help advance business objectives and mitigate risk by acting as a trusted advisor whose strategic thinking, pragmatic problem-solving, and proactive counsel are sought out by clients.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• 4+ years of relevant substantive legal experience in litigation in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Experience managing litigation, including in the areas of general liability/personal injury, real estate, Title III ADA/Accessibility, and discrimination.
• Experience managing outside counsel to ensure efficiency and fiscal prudence.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional groups.
• Experience and proficiency in managing e-Discovery.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both orally and in writing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Reliable and responsive
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• J.D. from an accredited law school

The pay range for this position may be narrower than that displayed, depending on where the work is performed.
We hope to hear from you! Click "Apply Online" to begin the application process today.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.