Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

In-House

New York City, NY

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

No

Job Title: Global Head of Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of the company's global litigation portfolio, which includes managing complex commercial, regulatory, class action, and other high-stakes matters across various global jurisdictions.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing clear and business-savvy counsel on litigation exposure, risk, and dispute resolution.
- Define and drive a cohesive global litigation strategy that protects the company’s interests while enabling 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with a strong academic record.
- Admitted to practice in New York or California, or eligible for in-house registration in one of these states.
- Significant litigation experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a global tech or media company.
- Proven track record managing complex, high-stakes litigation in global, matrixed organizations.
- Expertise across multiple legal domains, including commercial litigation, data privacy, IP, antitrust, platform liability, employment law, and First Amendment issues.
- Global perspective and comfort operating in international legal and regulatory environments.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strategic thinker with uncompromising integrity and sound judgment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience advising senior leadership and external partners.

Salary Information:
For Pay Transparency, 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 a number of 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, 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:
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates, 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:
The 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.

Why Join Us:
The company is committed to inspiring creativity and bringing joy, with a focus on creating value for communities and fostering a global, diverse workforce. The company values curiosity, humility, and a desire to make an impact in a rapidly growing tech environment. Embracing challenges and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, the company aims to achieve meaningful breakthroughs for itself, its employees, and users.

Diversity & Inclusion:
The company is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. The company's platform connects people globally, and it aims to reflect that diversity in the workplace, celebrating diverse voices and creating an inclusive environment.

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