[Remote] Counsel, Patent and Complex Litigation at General Motors

United States

General Motors Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, LegalIndustries

Requirements

  • Seasoned and accomplished litigation attorney with experience in patent and commercial litigation
  • Excellent judgment, solid character, and personal integrity

Responsibilities

  • Manage GM’s patent litigation and other intellectual property litigation, including management of outside counsel, review of claim charts, interrogatory responses, briefs and motions, document review for compliance and privilege protection, coordination of technical and commercial information gathering, setting strategy, settlement, and other related tasks
  • Manage consumer warranty (lemon law) litigation, including management of outside counsel, review of briefs and motions, coordination of information gathering, attendance at mediations, serving as the Company’s corporate representative (including in-person appearances), settlement decision-making, and other related tasks
  • Manage a portion of GM’s product liability litigation docket or pre-suit claims related to alleged product defects, including management of outside counsel and experts, interfacing with in-house engineering analysis team, coordination of information gathering, management of document review, setting strategy, promoting customer safety, review of briefs and motions, settlement decision-making, and other related tasks
  • Assist in the management of GM’s other complex litigation, including class actions, securities litigation, supplier disputes, privacy litigation, and other commercial litigation
  • Prepare the Company’s response to subpoenas in a timely way
  • Assist with the Company’s response to consumer complaints or disputes, even outside the context of litigation
  • Ensure litigation accruals and reserves are made accurately
  • Ensure new matters are properly entered into case management system, including required TREAD data
  • Timely review and analyze case evaluations, briefs, and motions submitted by outside counsel and complete related tasks as outlined in GM’s policies and processes
  • Determine settlement value or trial recommendations for specific cases or claims

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

patent litigationIP litigationconsumer warranty litigationproduct liability litigationclass actionssecurities litigationsupplier disputesoutside counsel managementclaim chartsinterrogatory responsesbriefs and motionsdocument reviewprivilege protectionlitigation strategysettlement

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$486.7MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Flexible Work Hours
Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.
Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.
Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.
Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.
Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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