Seasoned attorney with experience in the following substantive areas: litigation, arbitration, mediation, appellate proceedings, and dispute resolution. Will work directly with internal clients to manage litigation and legal disputes, manage outside counsel, develop dispute resolution strategies, prepare budgets and be responsible for risk mitigation, commercial, regulatory and employment matters. Interact with and advise senior management in areas of responsibility. Work on resolution of contract disputes, risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and training internal clients on legal issues. Must have excellent writing skills and must be capable of handling most matters with a minimum of supervision. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities- Strategy & Case Management: Direct litigation strategy for lawsuits, investigations and pre-litigation disputes.
- Outside Counsel Management: Manage external law firms, including fee negotiations, billing review (e.g., Legal Tracker) and performance oversight.
- Risk & Reporting: Conduct risk assessments, report potential exposure and/or compliance concerns to senior leadership.
- Discovery & Compliance: Implement legal holds and manage e-discovery, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Settlement & Negotiation: Approve or recommend settlement agreements, participating in mediation and court-mandated activities.
- Internal Collaboration: Liaise with Human Resources, Compliance, and Operations to gather evidence and align on strategies.
- - 10+ years litigation experience, proven experience managing complex cases and teams.
- - Admitted to the practice of law in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction
- - Ability to advise clients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the business objectives and risk/reward analysis
- - Ability to handle multiple projects efficiently and to deal effectively with clients
- - Excellent oral/written communication skills
- - Excellent practical and creative problem-solving skills.
- - Excellent business judgment
- - Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
Skills Required
- 10+ years of litigation experience
- Experience managing complex cases and teams
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Ability to advise clients with an understanding of business objectives and risk-reward analysis
- Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and deal effectively with clients
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent practical and creative problem-solving skills
- Excellent business judgment
- Self-directed with ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
Kroger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kroger and has not been reviewed or approved by Kroger.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage in many union divisions has been protected or improved in recent contracts, with some regions avoiding proposed cuts and others expanding spousal coverage and strengthening short‑term disability. Mental‑health resources and 24/7 access are also emphasized, supported by third‑party recognition in recent years.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include a company 401(k) with a match and, in many union roles, access to pension or variable annuity plans that have been stabilized through recent agreements. Match levels and pension participation vary by division and role, so specifics require local confirmation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance through “Feed Your Future” offers substantial tuition support for both part‑ and full‑time associates, alongside free financial coaching. Perks such as associate discounts and periodic Boost membership offers add incremental value to total rewards.
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What We Do
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025.
