Senior Counsel, Litigation (General Liability & ADA Focus)

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Senior Counsel, Litigation (General Liability & ADA Focus)

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San Antonio, TX; Tempe, AZ; Charlotte, NC Reports to: Director of Litigation, Global About Circle K Circle K is all about making everyday life easier for people all over the world. We are a Global Fortune 200 company with more than 15,000 stores across 24 countries, serving over 6 million customers each day. With more than 120,000 team members globally, Circle K continues to grow as a leader in convenience retail while operating at enterprise scale across the U.S. and internationally. Position Summary Circle K is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Counsel to join the U.S. Legal Team, reporting to the Director of Litigation - Global. This role will play a critical part in defending and evaluating personal injury and general liability claims, overseeing ADA Title III matters, and managing a broad portfolio of U.S. litigation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, brings strong litigation and claims judgment, and enjoys close partnership with Risk Management, Operations, Facilities, Environmental, and Finance teams. This role will play a critical part in defending and evaluating general liability claims, overseeing ADA Title III matters, and managing a broad portfolio of U.S. corporate litigation. Key Responsibilities Personal Injury & General Liability Defense (Primary Focus) Lead the defense, evaluation, and resolution of personal injury and general liability claims, including early case assessment, liability analysis, exposure evaluation, and settlement strategy. Partner closely with Risk Management, insurance stakeholders, and business teams to assess factual liability, damages, litigation risk, and resolution pathways. Manage outside defense counsel on personal injury matters, including case strategy, budgets, reserves, reporting, and performance oversight. Review incident reports, conduct interviews, analyze medical records and damages, and support informed litigation and settlement decisions. Corporate Litigation Management Independently manage a portfolio of U.S. corporate litigation matters from pre‑litigation through resolution. Support the Director of Litigation - Global on complex, high‑risk, or material litigation matters. Oversee and coordinate outside panel counsel to ensure effective, cost‑conscious representation aligned with business objectives. Summarize litigation risks, matter status, and outcomes for legal leadership and business stakeholders. ADA Title III Oversight Manage intake and oversight of ADA Title III matters, including indemnification analysis and coordination with internal stakeholders. Work with Facilities, Operations, and Risk teams to coordinate site inspections, remediation efforts, and settlement compliance. Liaise with outside counsel to negotiate settlement agreements and monitor remediation and compliance deadlines. Risk Reduction & Cross‑Functional Support Collaborate with Environmental, Facilities, Wholesale, Operations, and Risk teams to reduce litigation exposure and support proactive risk mitigation. Support environmental disputes, access agreements, site closures, and remediation‑related litigation efforts. Assist in developing and delivering training or guidance related to litigation risk, claims trends, and compliance best practices. Discovery, Investigations & Matter Management Support discovery obligations, subpoenas, investigations, and pre‑litigation matters. Work closely with litigation support and e‑discovery teams; experience with Relativity or similar platforms is a plus. Draft affidavits, correspondence, settlement documents, and internal summaries as needed. Maintain accurate matter tracking, reporting, and documentation. Asset Recovery & Collections Partner with Wholesale, Accounting, and Risk Management teams to identify assets for recovery. Draft demand letters and settlement documentation, including releases, notes, and letter agreements. Participate in collectability analysis and ongoing matter tracking with outside counsel. Monitor settlement payments, enforce agreements, and provide updates for internal reporting. Qualifications Required Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; in good standing. 3 - 7 years of litigation experience, preferably including personal injury or general liability defense, within an insurance defense firm or in‑house legal environment. Experience managing outside counsel and litigation matters from intake through resolution. Strong judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed organization and influence outcomes without direct authority. Excellent communication, prioritization, and project management skills. Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications Experience evaluating and defending personal injury claims in a high‑volume or enterprise setting. Experience handling ADA Title III matters. In‑house litigation or insurance claims experience. Familiarity with environmental, premises liability, or regulatory‑related litigation. Experience with Relativity or other eDiscovery platforms. Why Join Circle K Opportunity to own and manage litigation matters at scale within a Fortune 200 company. High‑impact role with exposure to personal injury, ADA, environmental, and corporate litigation. Direct collaboration with cross‑functional business leaders and a global legal team. Ability to influence litigation strategy, claims outcomes, and risk mitigation initiatives. Flexible location options across key U.S. markets. #LI-PG1 Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility: In English In Spanish Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 130,000 people in over 16,000 stores and 26 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture of pride: pride in our people and their development, pride in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together. To return to the list of job postings, click here.