Senior Counsel, Shareholder Litigation

Overview

This role involves serving as Senior Counsel, Shareholder Litigation within the Litigation team, managing and driving defense across securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits, and related complex civil litigation. The position is part of the Legal - Litigation group handling high-stakes disputes including federal securities claims and corporate governance matters. The Senior Counsel will act as the primary in-house contact for these proceedings, shaping strategy from pleadings through resolution and advising senior leadership and the board on litigation risk.

The organization operates as a remote-first company with quarterly in-person working sessions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day defense of securities class actions under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including pleadings strategy, discovery, motions practice, expert work, and settlement negotiations.
• Lead defense of shareholder derivative litigation, including handling pre-suit demand letters and related matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with corporate and commercial legal teams on issues such as public company filings.
• Oversee and direct outside litigation counsel from case inception through resolution.
• Monitor developments in corporate law and related jurisdictions to proactively advise on impacts to governance, disclosure, or litigation posture.
• Build and maintain relationships with Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance carriers and brokers to manage claims processes.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7 years of litigation experience, including significant time on securities class actions, shareholder derivative litigation, or related complex civil litigation at a leading law firm and/or in-house.
• Deep knowledge of corporate law, fiduciary duty standards, and Securities Laws.
• Experience litigating in Delaware Chancery Court.
• Familiarity with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA), applicable pleading standards, and federal securities class action procedures.
• Proven ability to manage outside counsel strategically and resolve high-stakes litigation efficiently, including experience with D&O insurance structures and coverage.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in a US state bar in good standing.
• Responsible use of generative AI tools with human oversight to improve workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $224,995 to $264,700 USD (excluding equity and bonus).
• Total compensation may include equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Additional Information

• Candidates may submit up to 4 applications per 30-day period.
• Equal opportunity employer: all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
• Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable laws.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities upon request.
• The organization uses AI tools for initial interview screening and interview note transcription but does not use AI to make employment decisions.

Location

Remote-first with quarterly in-person working sessions.