Kyndryl

LitigationAttorney

$180–180k Rye Brook, New York, United States; Chicago, Illinois, United States; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Eligibility Requirements

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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