Senior Counsel - Discovery

Requisition ID: 25233 

A Career in Beer and Beyond: 

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments.  We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.   

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values.  We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture.  We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities.  So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.  

The Headlines:

In the role of Senior Counsel – Discovery working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you will be part of the Legal and Government Affairs team. You will be a leader in the development and implementation of a comprehensive data collection and discovery management program supporting the litigation and investigation teams.    

This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel – Litigation and supports the Americas business unit on legal holds, third-party subpoena responses, data collection, and discovery matters.  

The Responsibilities:

• Draft, implement, and maintain legal holds
• Create and manage a comprehensive data collection and discovery management program
• Collect and analyze information stored electronically
• Use data to support litigation and investigations
• Educate and deliver ongoing training to business clients on e-discovery processes and policies
• Monitor case law as it develops to help meet business needs

Qualifications:

• You have a law degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• You have significant experience leading electronic discovery efforts, including developing search terms, conducting custodial interviews, collecting data, analyzing data, identifying “hot docs”, and producing documents in investigations and litigations.  Experience with e-discovery tools a plus.
• You have supported clients that have complex international corporate structures and multiple lines of business
• You have experience managing legal paraprofessionals and outside counsel. 
• You work independently with little supervision in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing priorities and maintaining attention to detail.
• You take accountability for results – acting with integrity and honoring commitments.  
• You build relationships and collaborate to get the desired outcome
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• Flexible work programs that support work-life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities  
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking throughout the organization 
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events, and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast-paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.