Litigation Counsel

Overview

This role involves serving as Litigation Counsel for a public technology communications company with approximately $3 billion in revenue. The position requires managing a diverse litigation portfolio that has expanded alongside the company's growth in geographic reach and product offerings. The ideal candidate is a confident self-starter who can handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, loosely structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of offensive and defensive litigations, including commercial, privacy, bankruptcy, securities, employment, and patent matters. Prior substantive knowledge is not required but a demonstrated interest and ability to learn new areas of law is essential.
• Conduct fact investigations related to litigation and pre-litigation disputes.
• Supervise a network of outside counsel.
• Collaborate closely with a senior litigation paralegal to manage responses to third-party civil and criminal discovery requests.
• Represent the organization directly or act as local counsel in smaller litigations and third-party subpoenas.
• Manage eDiscovery processes.
• Work collaboratively with regulatory, privacy, and commercial legal teams globally to optimize risk management.
• Stay informed on important legal developments and advise on participation in or filing of amicus briefs and support for industry legislative efforts.

Requirements

• Membership in good standing with at least one state bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, including substantial experience in the litigation department of a mid-size or national law firm.
• Proven experience leading litigation tasks such as document preservation, collection, production, depositions, mediations, and motions practice, including filings in state and federal courts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to make sound, informed decisions quickly and under uncertainty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior in-house legal experience, especially within technology or telecommunications sectors.
• Working knowledge of software-as-a-service (SaaS) business models.
• Substantive experience in bankruptcy, privacy, intellectual property, and/or contract disputes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 to $174,000 annually for full-time employees.
• Eligibility for variable pay, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and commuter benefits.
• 401(k) matching and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental and pregnancy leave.
• Wellness programs including one-on-one coaching and meditation guidance.
• Family-forming benefits such as IVF, preservation, and adoption support.
• Emergency backup care for children, adults, and pets.
• Pet insurance and pet telehealth services.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling.
• Free legal services including legal advice, document creation, and estate planning.
• Employee bonus referral program.
• Student loan refinancing assistance.
• Employee perks and discounts program.

Location

Salary may vary depending on location, skills, and experience.