Kyndryl
LitigationAttorney
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“Litigation Attorney at Kyndryl. Skills: Litigation, Trial advocacy, Legal strategy. Lead complex litigation matters. Manage complex litigation matters”
What You'll Achieve.
Resolve disputes efficiently; Protect legal interests; Protect reputational interests
Industry & Context.
Occasional travel required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Juris Doctor (JD), Active license to practice law, 5+ years litigation/investigations experience, Meaningful deposition experience, Meaningful trial experience, Lead matters from inception to conclusion, Command of litigation strategy, Command of discovery, Command of motion practice, Command of trial preparation, Manage outside counsel, Manage legal budgets, Excellent written advocacy skills, Excellent oral advocacy skills, Exercise sound judgment
Nice to Have
Complex commercial litigation experience, Securities litigation experience, Corporate governance litigation experience, Employment litigation experience, IP litigation experience, In-house litigation experience, Cross-border matters experience, Multi-jurisdictional matters experience, Translate legal risk into business guidance
What You'll Do.
Lead complex litigation matters
Manage complex litigation matters
Manage dispute matters
Develop litigation strategy
Provide practical advice
Serve as point of contact for outside counsel
Select outside counsel
Oversee outside counsel performance
Manage outside counsel budgets
Participate in trials
Participate in hearings
Participate in mediations
Participate in arbitrations
Coordinate with internal stakeholders
Oversee privilege management
Oversee discovery strategy
Oversee document retention
Identify opportunities to resolve disputes
Protect company interests
Contribute to process improvements
Contribute to playbooks
Contribute to knowledge-sharing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with business stakeholders; Coordinate with Legal; Coordinate with Finance; Coordinate with HR; Coordinate with Communications; Coordinate with Compliance; Coordinate with business teams
Communication Scope
Written advocacy; Oral advocacy
Full Job Description
**Who We Are** At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities. **The Role** Kyndryl is seeking an experienced **trial lawyer** to join our legal team and lead complex litigation matters. You'll need be a seasoned litigator with strong courtroom experience, sound judgment, and the ability to partner closely with business stakeholders on strategically important disputes. You'll be accountable for developing and executing litigation strategy, managing outside counsel, and advising internal clients through all phases of disputes from pre‑litigation assessment through trial and appeal. You'll be remote based, but may occasionally be required to travel and work in our Corporate offices. **Preference will be given to candidates based in New York or Chicago.** **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and manage complex litigation and dispute matters, including commercial and regulatory proceedings * Develop litigation strategy, assess risk, and provide clear, practical advice to senior business leaders * Serve as primary point of contact for outside counsel, including selection, oversight, performance management, and budget discipline * Actively participate in trials, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations, including witness preparation and case presentation * Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, HR, Communications, Compliance, and business teams * Oversee privilege management, discovery strategy, and document retention issues * Identify opportunities to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting the company’s legal and reputational interests * Contribute to litigation-related process improvements, playbooks, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives ### **Your Future at Kyndryl** Ev
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