Head of Litigation & Legal Compliance

Overview

This role involves leading litigation and legal compliance efforts within a high-growth, international technology organization. The position requires managing a broad range of litigation, dispute resolution, and compliance matters, supporting internal business partners, collaborating with external counsel, and counseling colleagues across departments. The role also includes leading enterprise risk management and compliance projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic and strategic guidance on litigation, dispute resolution, and compliance issues.
• Deliver day-to-day litigation legal support and business-focused counseling throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external law firms and consultants.
• Partner with the CIO/IT team to manage and optimize the e-discovery system and refine data retention policies.
• Collaborate with internal leaders in sales, product, marketing, finance, IT/InfoSec, human resources, and legal to manage litigation, disputes, investigations, e-discovery, and compliance projects.
• Lead internal projects, training, and cross-functional efforts to support enterprise risk management objectives, including compliance with FCPA, anti-corruption, and export control regulations.
• Manage the annual litigation and compliance budget to ensure fiscal predictability, cost-effective oversight of outside counsel, and optimized vendor spending.

Requirements

• Approximately 10+ years of combined experience at a law firm and in-house at a global company, focusing on litigation and complex issue resolution.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the United States.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues, advocate solutions, and drive results.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve complex problems in a fast-growing business environment.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead and operate effectively under pressure while maintaining a collaborative and positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and working in a fast-paced, flexible culture.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $216,000 to $297,000 USD (varies by candidate location; specific ranges provided during recruiting).
• Equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible time off, paid company holidays, paid sick time.
• Gender-neutral parental leave and grandparent leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Voluntary benefits including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-paid legal services.
• Pet insurance.
• Cancer care program.
• Global business travel medical insurance.
• Home office allowance and mobile phone reimbursement.
• Wellness coach and gym reimbursement.
• Fertility coverage.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

Location

• United States (specific location impacts salary range).

Additional Information

• The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
• Participation in the E-Verify Program is required for all U.S.-based roles.