Legal Counsel, Litigation

Overview

This role supports the organization in managing disputes and litigation-related processes as the business grows. The Legal Counsel, Litigation position reports to the Associate General Counsel (Employment & Litigation) and serves as a front-line counsel handling commercial disputes, complex litigation, and third-party subpoenas. The role also supports the Senior Employment Counsel on employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage disputes and litigation matters from pre-suit demand through resolution, including:
  • case strategy
  • pleadings
  • motion practice
  • discovery
  • mediation
  • trial preparation (working with outside counsel as appropriate)
• Support the defense of complex litigation, including consumer, class action, trade secrets, privacy, and intellectual property matters
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify litigation risk early and develop practical, preventive solutions
• Advise business leaders on dispute strategy and risk, including early case assessment and resolution options
• Continuously improve and scale litigation and dispute processes, including playbooks, templates, and outside counsel management
• Partner with the Senior Employment Counsel to provide employment advice and counsel to the People team and business leaders, including:
  • separations
  • leaves and accommodations
  • wage-and-hour compliance
  • workplace investigations
  • policies
• Support the Senior Employment Counsel handling pre-litigation employment matters, agency charges, and employment-related litigation as assigned
• Respond to third-party subpoenas and other legal processes, including:
  • reviewing for validity and scope
  • coordinating data collection with engineering and other internal teams
  • overseeing production
• Partner with the Lead Litigation Paralegal to support litigation holds, discovery, and efficient case management
• Monitor and manage bankruptcy matters involving customers, vendors, and partners, including:
  • tracking filings
  • evaluating preference exposure and stay issues
  • coordinating with outside bankruptcy counsel
• Support public company reporting on litigation, including:
  • loss contingency assessments
  • quarterly litigation reporting
  • audit letter responses

Requirements

• 4–6 years of relevant experience as a practicing litigation attorney
• Litigation experience at a top tier law firm
• Experience managing a docket of commercial disputes, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and settlement negotiation
• Experience defending complex litigation and class actions
• Excellent legal writing and drafting skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and a consistent track record of accurate, polished work product with minimal errors
• Excellent legal and business judgment, including the ability to weigh litigation risk against business priorities and recommend practical outcomes
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and advising executives
• Strong project management experience, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering results on time
• Reliability and professionalism during high-pressure periods, including competing deadlines and time-sensitive matters
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and current member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
• General working knowledge of e-discovery and legal hold practices; comfort adopting legal technology and AI tools to scale litigation and subpoena workflows
• Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities without close supervision, and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house litigation experience, particularly within the technology industry
• Experience with employment litigation, arbitration, or agency charge response (including wage-and-hour, discrimination, and retaliation claims); California employment law experience is a plus
• Experience responding to subpoenas and other third-party discovery
• Working knowledge of bankruptcy, or the demonstrated ability to learn it quickly
• Experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary (good faith salary ranges for candidates in the United States):
  • Zone 1: $147,600 USD - $221,400 USD (Applicable for: CA, CT, DC, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, and WA)
  • Zone 2: $137,900 USD - $206,900 USD (Applicable for all other US locations)
• International compensation for candidates residing outside the United States will vary by location and will be discussed during the hiring process.
• Actual compensation within a range is determined by factors including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and performance.
• In addition to base salary, total compensation includes an annual bonus, equity, and a holistic suite of benefits.

Benefits may include:

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision (100% employer paid options and 90% coverage for dependents)
• FSA and HSA
• 401k match
• Telehealth options including memberships to One Medical
• Flextime and flexible time off, plus learning and development opportunities
• Parental leave and support, up to $20k in fertility services (IUI and IVF), surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• On-demand maternity support
• Free breast milk shipping
• Pet insurance
• Legal advisory services
• Financial planning tools

Location

Remote role with headquarters in Glendale, CA. Regular collaboration is expected with teams and stakeholders based in the Pacific time zone. Flexibility to support Pacific Time business hours is required, regardless of location.