Sr Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

• The purpose of this position is to address legal matters within specific departments and subject matter areas while maintaining close
• communication with colleagues to ensure an integrated, consistent approach to legal services.

In This Role You Will:

1. Lead and manage all aspects of litigation and pre-litigation matters across civil, commercial, employment, regulatory, and class action cases.
2. Develop and execute litigation strategy in alignment with business priorities and risk tolerance.
3. Select, supervise, and manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality and cost-effective legal representation.
4. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess legal risk, develop positions, collect evidence, and prepare witnesses.
5. Represent the company in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
6. Oversee responses to subpoenas, government inquiries, and regulatory investigations.
7. Maintain case tracking systems, litigation budgets, and legal holds.
8. Advise business units on dispute resolution strategies and help minimize exposure through proactive legal counseling.
9. Support internal investigations and compliance reviews as needed.
10. Contribute to company policies and procedures related to litigation risk management, dispute resolution, and document retention.

Qualifications

• JD Degree or Equivalent
• Minimum 10 years' experience
• Advanced knowledge of general business and contract law
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Proven experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets.
• Strong negotiation, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling regulatory matters or government investigations a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, business-oriented environment.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and strong communication skills.

Additional Information

•    Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
•    401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Adoption Assistance
•    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Weekly Pay

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