Litigation Counsel

Overview

An organization serving over 200 million monthly users, primarily gamers, is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to join its Legal team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload including consumer claims, intellectual property litigation, and high-stakes regulatory matters. The position reports to the Director of Global Litigation and collaborates closely with senior litigation counsels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the individual consumer claims docket end-to-end, including consumer arbitrations, state attorney general complaints, and Digital Services Act (DSA) complaints.
• Collaborate with litigation team members on complex disputes such as regulatory inquiries and putative class actions.
• Lead discovery efforts on major cases, including document review management, custodian identification, data preservation coordination, drafting and responding to discovery requests, and witness preparation for depositions.
• Handle trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property litigation matters, including DMCA-related disputes.
• Support ongoing improvements in regulatory and enforcement areas, including minor safety, content moderation, and platform liability.
• Act as a flexible team member willing to assist with matters outside core focus areas as priorities shift.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 7 years combined experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably with exposure to technology or consumer-facing platforms.
• Practical experience with the full eDiscovery lifecycle: preservation, collection, processing, review, and production.
• Hands-on litigation experience in consumer litigation and global intellectual property matters including copyright and trademark.
• Strong practical and commercially sensible legal judgment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, adaptable to diverse audiences such as engineers, executives, and outside counsel.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and deliver consistent results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the video game or online communication industries.
• Prior in-house experience at a consumer-facing technology platform.
• Experience with regulatory, platform safety, minor safety, privacy, consumer protection, internet platform liability (including CDA 230), and multi-district or state coordinated litigations.
• Experience managing consumer arbitration portfolios at scale.
• Knowledge of patent litigation.
• Background in gaming, social media, or communications technologies.

Compensation & Benefits

• U.S. base salary range: $248,000 to $279,000 annually.
• Additional equity and benefits offered.
• Salary within the range is determined by role, level, skills, experience, and education.
• Compensation details reflect base salary only and exclude equity and benefits.

Location

• United States (specific location not specified).

Additional Information

• The organization is committed to inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations during the interview process upon request.
• Candidates will be informed about privacy policies related to application and recruitment processes.