Barnes & Thornburg
Counsel – Drug, Device and Consumer Products
$300K–$475K
New York · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
About the job
Manages complex product-liability litigation involving drugs, medical devices, consumer products, and related matters, from strategy and discovery through resolution and trial preparation.
What you'll do
- Manage litigation matters, develop strategy, and draft substantive legal work.
- Handle depositions, hearings, discovery, expert coordination, and client communications.
- Supervise and mentor legal professionals and contribute to trial preparation and execution.
What they ask for
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission in good standing to applicable state bar(s).
- 8+ years of relevant experience in product liability or related complex litigation.
- Strong deposition, motion practice, discovery, case-management, and client-communication skills.
- New York state court trial experience.
Nice to have
- Asbestos or talc litigation experience; MDL experience is a plus.
- Trial preparation and/or trial execution experience.
Pay
$300K – $475K (base salary)
AI focus
Strong aptitude for emerging legal AI tools for document review, analysis, eDiscovery, and other applications.
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