Senior Counsel

Sodexo is seeking a senior-level attorney to work as part of our Corporate Legal Department’s Commercial Litigation Team on a full-time but temporary basis from mid-November 2025 through March 2026. This role will be responsible for managing cases that are part of the Company's nationwide litigation docket and advising internal clients on business-related disputes that are currently in or have the potential for litigation.  This role will also manage bankruptcy (mostly Chapter 11/creditors’ rights) matters.

We offer a Hybrid Work Arrangement (combination of office/remote) based out of our North America headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland.

 This role will work closely with other members of the Legal Department (including attorneys from different practice groups, contract specialists, and paralegals), other Transversal teams within the Company (including Finance, Risk and Insurance Management, Human Resources, and Communications), and internal business teams comprising the various business segments that we support (including Healthcare, Seniors, Campus, Schools, Corporate Services, Energy & Resources, Government/Defense, and SodexoLive!).

Key responsibilities:

• Provide advice and counseling to internal clients on a broad range of business-related litigation matters and issues to meet business needs while containing risk.
• Manage independent caseload of nationwide complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters.
• Support day-to-day litigation case management (e.g., discovery requests, litigation holds, insurance, budgeting, indemnification requests, case monitoring, third-party subpoena responses).
• Coordinate with outside counsel and key internal stakeholders on the handling of litigation and bankruptcy matters to achieve business objectives.
• Conduct case investigations, including witness interviews, document review, and legal research, to advise on the feasibility of litigation and to identify potential risks.
• Oversee work performed by legal paraprofessionals who assist with varied types of litigation responsibilities and projects.
• Advise business segments and internal/external auditors on potentially high exposure liability claims.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Key Qualifications:

• JD degree and active membership in at least one state bar.
• 7-10 years of relevant business-related litigation experience (private practice, in-house, or combination thereof).
• Strong desire to learn the Company’s business and to function integrally as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues to business partners.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Persuasive and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound and practical legal judgment, intellectual creativity, and problem-solving skills

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.M. (Master of Laws)
Minimum Functional Experience - 7 years of experience as a practicing attorney