Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in San Jose, CA

In-House

San Jose, CA

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in San Jose, CA

Attorney

No

Job Title: Global Head of Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of the company’s global litigation portfolio, which includes complex commercial, regulatory, class action, and other high-stakes matters across various global jurisdictions.
- Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing clear, business-savvy counsel on litigation exposure, risk, and dispute resolution.
- Define and implement a cohesive global litigation strategy that safeguards the company’s interests while promoting innovation and growth.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of litigators across multiple geographies.
- Represent the company in key legal proceedings, including depositions, mediations, settlement negotiations, and court hearings.
- Collaborate with leaders across Legal, Government Relations, Communications, Compliance, and other business functions to align litigation strategies with broader company objectives and reputational considerations.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic record.
- Admission to practice in New York or California, or eligibility for in-house registration in one of these states, is required.
- Significant litigation experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a global tech or media company is essential.
- A proven track record in managing complex, high-stakes litigation in global, matrixed organizations is necessary.
- Expertise across multiple legal domains, including commercial litigation, data privacy, IP, antitrust, platform liability, employment law, and First Amendment issues, is required.
- A global perspective and comfort operating in international legal and regulatory environments are essential.
- Preferred candidates are strategic thinkers with uncompromising integrity and sound judgment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience advising senior leadership and external partners, are preferred.

Salary Information:
- The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $320,000 - $492,800 annually.
- Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
- Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units.
- Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day-one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
- The company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

Legal Considerations:
- Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- The company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues.
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information, including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems.
3. Exercising sound judgment.

Company Overview:
Company is a leading destination for short-form mobile video, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. The global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Company is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. The platform connects people from across the globe, and so does the workplace. The mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy, and the company is committed to celebrating diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities it reaches.

Accommodation:
Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws.