Counsel, Litigation & Compliance Chicago, IL LHH is conducting an exclusive search for a Counsel, Litigation & Compliance for Ryerson, a leading publicly traded metals processor and distributor. Reporting directly to the General Counsel - North America & Chief Compliance Officer, this attorney will support litigation, employment, compliance, insurance, and risk management matters across the organization.
Responsibilities - Manage litigation, claims, investigations, and dispute resolution matters across North America.
- Partner with the General Counsel on litigation strategy, settlement decisions, and risk assessments.
- Oversee insurance-related matters, including claims management, carrier communications, coverage issues, and policy renewals.
- Advise Human Resources and business leaders on employment matters, including employee relations, workplace investigations, discipline, terminations, and policy interpretation.
- Support compliance initiatives involving data privacy, cybersecurity, and government contracting requirements.
- Advise on risk, liability, and compliance issues arising from acquisitions, contracts, leases, and vendor agreements.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide practical guidance to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications - J.D. and active bar membership.
- 3+ years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both.
- Experience managing litigation and dispute resolution matters.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced business environment.
- Experience with employment law, insurance, compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, or government contracting is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits - Base salary of approximately $170,000-$200,000 , plus bonus.
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Generous paid time off and company holidays.
Location Chicago, IL. Hybrid work arrangement.
Why This Role This role is well suited for an attorney who enjoys a broad practice and wants to grow beyond commercial litigation or labor and employment. This role reports directly to the General Counsel, who came to Ryerson as a Senior Counsel and is looking to mentor towards long-term growth within the organization's collegial and tenured legal department.
Pay Details: $170,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Carolyn Aberman
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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