Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation

Overview

A legal team is seeking an experienced employment and litigation lawyer to manage employment and general litigation matters. This role involves providing legal guidance on a broad range of employment-related issues including employee relations, internal investigations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. The position is expected to focus approximately 75% on employment advice and litigation, and 25% on general litigation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage employment and general litigation cases, including strategy development, cost management, and outside counsel supervision throughout all litigation phases from discovery to trial or arbitration.
• Conduct fact-finding and internal reviews of potential claims to assess case strengths and defenses, informing legal and business strategies.
• Respond to third-party subpoenas, pre-litigation demand letters, and administrative charges such as EEOC/CRD complaints.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Compensation, Benefits, Contingent Workforce, Public Policy, Trust & Safety Policy teams, and other internal stakeholders on employment and litigation matters.
• Advise on employment legal issues including employee relations, recruitment, wage and hour laws, terminations, reductions in force, leaves of absence, privacy, mobility, compensation, benefits, international expansion, mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation, and contingent workforce.
• Prepare, review, and advise on employment agreements and policies such as offer letters, handbooks, compensation plans, and separation agreements.
• Conduct internal investigations, worker classification assessments, and employment-related audits.
• Provide legal review and advice on e-Discovery processes, AI utilization, and evaluation of outside counsel performance and spending.
• Monitor evolving laws and regulations affecting employment and litigation, providing strategic advice to internal teams.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top academic institution.
• Current license to practice law in a U.S. state bar.
• 6-10 years of experience in employment law, ideally combining big law firm training and in-house experience at a technology or fast-paced company.
• Extensive litigation experience, preferably with involvement in all phases of litigation.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. employment laws including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, and related state and local laws.
• Experience with California employment law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across legal teams and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Team-oriented and experienced working in diverse and remote environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal clerkship experience.
• Expertise in electronically stored information (ESI) and e-Discovery.
• Experience with international litigation.
• Experience in First Amendment, content, or moderation litigation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $230,000 to $322,000 USD.
• Eligibility for equity in the form of restricted stock units.
• Potential eligibility for commission depending on the position.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Income replacement programs.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Family planning support and gender-affirming care.
• Mental health and coaching benefits.
• Flexible vacation policy and global days off.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteer time off.

Location

This position can be based in any U.S. office location (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City) or be performed remotely within the United States.