US Litigation Counsel

About Wildpack 

Wildpack is a rapidly growing and established co-packaging and co-manufacturer with multi-site facilities for both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Wildpack produces and packages ready-to-drink beverages for a variety of brand owners in the retail CPG space. 

The company specializes in aluminum can beverage sleeving, filling, and third-party logistics.  We are looking for someone who is a natural leader and is committed to delivering high quality service with high-performance results. We are looking for you to take charge of projects and to confidently navigate competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Bring an entrepreneurial spirit and come grow your career in a fun, inclusive, and established business that is supportive with lots of opportunity for advancement. The Company recently went public on the Canadian Toronto Stock Exchange Venture, bringing massive opportunities to its employees for career progression and a variety of learning opportunities.   

Wildpack has continued to expand its team and clientele base year-after-year and expects to continue its growth through training, developing, and opening opportunities to its team through career advancement.  

About this role

Are you a business person first, and a lawyer second? Does the thought of working with the unknown, the unregulated and the unprecedented excite you? If so, look no further! Wildpack is looking for a brilliant legal mind to join a passionate and disruptive team. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, you’ll be a key member of our Growth Team focused on Litigation and partnering with our General Counsel. Check out the requirements below and if this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! 

A day in the life: What you do

• Manage and control Wildpack litigation on full range of issues involved with co-packing, manufacturing, contract, employment, and others that may arise during operation of a commercial enterprise.
• Represent and appear for Wildpack in disputes across all jurisdictions in which Wildpack or its customers are located, such as California, Delaware, Maryland, and Nevada.
• Hire and manage local and outside counsel where appropriate.
• Identify, analyze, and monitor threatened or potential disputes and litigation risks.
• Work with internal stakeholders to investigate disputes, complaints, and/or threatened or potential litigation with or by WildPack vendors, customers, employees, and/or others.
• Communicate with adverse parties and internal stakeholders, including evaluating settlement value of disputes and negotiating with opposing parties.
• Appear for Wildpack in various Courts, as appropriate.
• Work closely with and manage local or outside counsel in larger matters or otherwise where appropriate.
• Operate as nexus between Wildpack management and outside counsel, including providing updates and advice on pending litigation and financial risks.
• Coordinate discovery, including responses to interrogatories, requests for admission, requests for production, and document collections by outside counsel.
• Appear at mediations and negotiate settlements.
• Ensure compliance with settlement agreements or enforcement of judgments
• Advise on best practices and minimization of future litigation risks.

Qualifications: What you know

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Bar membership within California, Maryland, Nevada or Delaware and ability to appear in state and federal courts
• 3-7 years of post JD experience in commercial litigation
• Experience identifying risks and providing solutions in a collaborative manner
• Keen eye for detail while being able to remain focused on the bigger picture
• Superb analytical and communication skills
• Strong drafting skills
• A sense of humour
• Something other than a suit

Your Benefits: 

We invest in our people, support their growth through mentorship, professional development, and education opportunities. We strive to offer a work-life balance, creating a culture that is people-focused and fun. Here are some of the benefits you can expect as part of our team: 

• Salary based on experience 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 401k matching program up to 4% of contribution 
• Unlimited Paid Time Off 

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.