Litigation Attorney

Kyndryl

Litigation Attorney managing complex litigation matters and strategies at Kyndryl. Collaborating across teams while supporting the legal aspects of business operations.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRYE BROOK • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,760 - $341,520 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of litigation and/or investigations experience at a law firm or in-house legal department, with meaningful deposition and trial experience
Demonstrated responsibility for leading matters from inception to conclusion
Strong command of litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment in fast-moving, high-pressure situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental coverage
Disability benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Paid time off
Discretionary annual bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation strategydiscoverymotion practicetrial preparationdeposition experiencetrial experiencebudget managementprivilege managementdocument retention

Soft Skills

leadershipjudgmentadvocacycommunicationrisk assessmentstrategic thinkingcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active license to practice law