Litigation Counsel

Overview

A global leader in family history is seeking a Litigation Counsel to manage litigation and pre-litigation matters across its worldwide operations. This remote role reports to the Associate General Counsel for Litigation and Employment and involves overseeing all stages of litigation, advising on litigation risks, and managing outside counsel. Experience in IP or privacy litigation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation advice on various matters, including intellectual property and privacy litigation
• Independently handle small litigation and pre-litigation cases
• Offer strategic legal counsel to the business
• Draft and review pleadings and settlement agreements
• Represent the organization in mediations and arbitrations
• Take, defend, or prepare for depositions
• Update records retention policies
• Establish and manage the e-discovery program
• Oversee the insurance portfolio and annual renewals
• Manage outside counsel by revising drafts, leading strategy discussions, and ensuring budget compliance
• Maintain the litigation docket
• Travel occasionally as needed

Requirements

• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience, including a combination of judicial clerkship and/or Big Law experience; experience at a top-tier law firm preferred
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school with strong academic performance
• Active membership in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
• Strong writing, interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels and clearly articulate complex legal issues both verbally and in writing
• Self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities independently while aligning with business objectives and evolving legal requirements
• Highly self-aware with a collaborative, low-ego approach to high-stakes legal work
• May be required to submit a writing sample during the interview process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in intellectual property or privacy litigation

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $120,000 - $150,000, dependent on location and experience
• Eligibility for bonus and equity
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance

Location

• Remote position with a location-flexible work approach allowing work from home, office, or hybrid arrangements subject to role and location restrictions

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.

All job offers are contingent on background checks compliant with applicable laws. Candidates in San Francisco, CA, will be considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance regarding arrest and conviction records.