Litigation Attorney

A bit about us 

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
 

Job Description

We are seeking an litigation attorney to join Trek’s legal team. This role will manage the company's litigation matters across a range of practice areas, working closely with internal business partners and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct a range of litigation matters, including product and premises liability, employment, and general civil and class action litigation
• Supervise litigation strategy, budgets, and case timelines
• Participate in all aspects of case management, including responding to pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing witnesses, and attending trial. 
• Conduct internal investigations and fact-finding in connection with disputes and pre-litigation matters
• Draft and review settlement agreements and other litigation-related documents
• Oversee regulatory inquiries and government investigations as needed
• Advise on risk-mitigation strategies and initiatives
• Other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Wisconsin
• 2+ years of litigation experience, either at a law firm or in-house
• Experience with product liability and employment matters strongly preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple matters simultaneously, and collaborate with different business units
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets

Preferred

Familiarity with cycling industry products, safety standards, or CPSC regulatory matters

Trek Benefits:

•    Flexible and fun company culture
•    Competitive health care
•    PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
•    Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
•    Competitive vacation package
•    401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
•    12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
•    Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
•    Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
•    Employee discounts on all product
•    Deep partner retail discounts

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

We are an E-Verify employer.

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