Lead all defensive and offensive commercial litigation, from pre-suit strategy through trial and appeal, including matters in Delaware Chancery Court and other jurisdictions
Manage employment litigation and pre-litigation disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage-and-hour claims
Own alternative dispute resolution (ADR) strategy and execution, including mediation and arbitration proceedings
Select, retain, and manage outside counsel across all active matters. Set and enforce litigation budgets, negotiate fee arrangements, and hold firms accountable for value.
Direct discovery strategy, including document preservation, collection, review, and production. Coordinate internal fact-finding and witness preparation
Draft, review, and edit pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement documents in coordination with outside counsel
Advise leadership on litigation risk, exposure analysis, and settlement strategy. Provide clear, actionable recommendations on when to fight and when to resolve
Build and maintain litigation hold processes, playbooks, and internal policies to reduce the company’s litigation risk profile over time
Collaborate with the broader legal team on cross-functional matters where litigation risk intersects with commercial, regulatory, or IP issues.

J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar (California bar admission or willingness to obtain strongly preferred)
5+ years of experience in complex commercial litigation, with meaningful time at a top-tier law firm or in a litigation-heavy in-house role
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple active matters simultaneously, including high-stakes disputes with significant financial exposure
Strong written advocacy skills. You can draft a persuasive brief and you can also explain litigation risk to a non-lawyer executive in plain English
Experience managing outside counsel relationships, including budget oversight and strategic direction
Comfort with discovery mechanics, including e-discovery platforms, document review workflows, and privilege logging

Litigation Counsel

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