Vice President, Legal - Litigation, Employment Law, Compliance

Owens Corning · Toledo

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Vice President, Legal serves as the enterprise leader directly responsible for Owens Corning's global litigation function and for leading the employment law and compliance functions. This role has direct responsibility for all litigation matters in the United States and Canada and provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight for litigation, employment law and compliance matters globally through a network of internal legal professionals and external counsel. The position is directly accountable for developing and executing litigation strategy and for leading the Directors who develop the employment law and compliance strategies that align with Owens Corning's business objectives, risk management framework, and values.

As a member of the Legal Leadership Team, this role is expected to operate as an enterprise leader, helping shape and execute the strategic direction of the Law Department while advancing Owens Corning's culture, talent agenda, and business priorities. In addition to leading the litigation function, the Vice President will have leadership responsibility for other legal functions and personnel as assigned.

This position serves as a trusted advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Executive Committee members, business presidents, corporate function leaders, and the Board of Directors on significant litigation, dispute resolution, legal risk, and related business matters. The role requires balancing legal excellence with practical business judgment to enable informed decision-making and enterprise value creation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Litigation Leadership

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide litigation strategies that support Owens Corning's business objectives while effectively managing legal and commercial risk.
• Maintain oversight and accountability for all significant litigation, arbitrations, investigations, administrative proceedings, and material disputes globally.
• Directly manage complex litigation matters in the United States and Canada.
• Partner with international legal leaders to establish consistent approaches, governance standards, reporting requirements, and litigation management practices globally.
• Evaluate emerging legal risks and trends and develop proactive strategies to mitigate enterprise exposure.

Strategic Legal Counsel

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to senior business and functional leaders regarding litigation, disputes, regulatory actions, and crisis situations.
• Advise executive leadership regarding legal, operational, financial, reputational, and strategic implications of significant disputes.
• Present litigation assessments, risk analyses, and recommended actions to senior management and, when appropriate, the Board of Directors.
• Lead decision-making regarding settlement strategy, trial strategy, and alternative dispute resolution opportunities.

Financial Stewardship and Risk Management

• Oversee litigation reserves, contingent liability assessments, and related financial disclosures.
• Partner closely with Finance, Internal Audit, and business leadership to ensure accurate forecasting, risk assessment, and compliance with applicable accounting requirements.
• Drive disciplined management of legal spend and outside counsel costs while maintaining high-quality legal outcomes.
• Develop metrics and reporting mechanisms to evaluate litigation performance, cost effectiveness, and enterprise risk trends.

Outside Counsel Management

• Establish and oversee relationships with external law firms and litigation service providers globally.
• Select, retain, and manage outside counsel in accordance with Owens Corning policies and strategic objectives.
• Drive accountability, efficiency, and value creation through effective outside counsel management and fee arrangements.
• Promote consistency in litigation management practices and adherence to company expectations and billing guidelines.

Legal Department Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Employment Law and Compliance functions, ensuring effective legal guidance, regulatory adherence, policy governance, and proactive risk mitigation while enabling business growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as the senior legal advisor on high-risk and complex legal matters, balancing litigation exposure, employment-related risks, and compliance obligations to protect the company's interests, reputation, and long-term business objectives.
• Develop and execute an integrated legal risk framework across litigation, employment law, and compliance, fostering collaboration among legal teams and business stakeholders to drive consistent legal strategies, governance standards, and ethical business practices.
• Serve as a member of the Legal Leadership Team and contribute to the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the Law Department.
• Lead legal professionals across multiple practice areas and develop a high-performing, engaged, and collaborative organization.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and talent development.
• Foster collaboration across legal functions and regions to leverage enterprise scale and ensure consistent legal support worldwide.

Enterprise Leadership

• Model Owens Corning's values and leadership expectations in all aspects of performance.
• Drive enterprise thinking and prioritize outcomes that advance the long-term success of Owens Corning.
• Influence and lead change across functions, businesses, and geographies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, transparency, continuous improvement, and principled decision-making.
• Effectively manage competing priorities and resources in a dynamic global environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Significant experience managing complex litigation and disputes for a large corporation and/or major law firm.
• Demonstrated success leading sophisticated litigation portfolios involving multiple jurisdictions.
• Significant experience managing outside counsel and major legal budgets.
• Deep understanding of litigation risk management, dispute resolution strategies, legal reserves, and related financial considerations.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives on highly sensitive and complex business matters.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing global litigation matters and coordinating legal strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, building products, or similarly regulated industries.
• Prior in-house legal leadership experience in a public company environment.
• Experience leading diverse legal teams and multiple legal practice areas.
• Demonstrated success working with executive leadership teams and boards of directors.
• 15-20 years of experience required
• Law firm and in-house counsel preferred

LEADERSHIP SUCCESS PROFILE

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate exceptional judgment under pressure.
• Translate complex legal issues into clear business recommendations.
• Operate with an enterprise mindset and a focus on business outcomes.
• Build strong relationships and influence across the organization.
• Develop people and create organizational capability.
• Lead through ambiguity and drive meaningful change.
• Balance legal risk management with commercial pragmatism.
• Consistently perform in accordance with Owens Corning's expectations for Vice Presidents and enterprise leaders.

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

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