Senior Litigation Counsel

Overview

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel to manage complex, high-profile litigation and regulatory enforcement matters. This role requires a seasoned litigator with strong strategic judgment and a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, thriving in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The position involves shaping litigation and enforcement strategies across a diverse portfolio impacting a broad ecosystem of products and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for significant litigation and regulatory enforcement matters from pre-litigation through resolution
• Advise senior leadership on legal risks, enforcement trends, and business impacts, especially in fintech, payments, and data use
• Manage and collaborate closely with outside counsel to ensure high-quality, efficient outcomes
• Personally handle critical aspects of cases, including legal strategy, discovery, and key filings
• Manage complex disputes involving class actions, commercial litigation, privacy, and consumer protection
• Work closely with other legal teams (Policy, Product, Regulatory, Corporate) to align on risk and strategy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Compliance, and Risk teams to proactively identify and mitigate issues consistent with business priorities

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership
• Minimum 10 years of litigation experience at a leading law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department
• Proven experience leading complex litigation and/or regulatory enforcement matters; securities litigation experience is a plus
• Expertise in class actions, commercial disputes, privacy, and/or financial regulatory enforcement
• Experience with litigation involving public companies, including financial reporting, audit, and governance obligations
• Strong judgment with the ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
• Exceptional collaboration skills with a track record of effective cross-disciplinary and cross-functional teamwork
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Interest in AI-driven tools for litigation management, discovery, and related workflows

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary ranges based on geographic location (U.S. zones A-D): $276,800 to $415,200 USD
• Compensation determined by skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions
• Benefits include remote work options, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and family planning support

Application Guidelines

• Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period
• Reapplications to the same role accepted 90 days after previous application review
• Automated AI tools may be used in the hiring process to evaluate applications for efficiency and consistency, complying with local regulations

Location

• U.S. based roles with salary zones determined by cost of labor index for geographic area

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization evaluating all employees and applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the recruitment process for disabled applicants upon request.