Litigation - Class Actions - Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA

In-House

San Francisco, CA

Litigation - Class Actions - Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

Min 6 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Counsel, Litigation

Job Responsibilities:
- Manage a fast-paced docket of consumer litigation in the US.
- Develop, execute, and continuously assess the company's global consumer litigation strategy and tactics. This includes providing thought leadership, strategic direction, and proactive solutions.
- Identify and mitigate consumer protection issues and risks arising from operating the most trusted crypto platforms in numerous jurisdictions on multiple continents.
- Advise a cross-functional team of internal and external stakeholders on the company's global consumer litigation matters and strategy.
- Draft and file pleadings and briefs as needed.
- Engage and manage outside counsel to effectively and efficiently represent the company.
- Work collegially and supportively with other members of the legal team.

Education and Experience Information:
- 6+ years of litigation experience at a top law firm.
- Experience managing and successfully resolving strategic litigation.
- Experience with US and California consumer protection law and consumer class actions.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage an expanding litigation practice, using outside counsel strategically and efficiently.
- Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism.
- Team player essential -- willing to tackle tasks large or small.
- Ability to learn new areas of the law quickly and well.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Experience in the crypto industry is a bonus.

Salary Information:
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $183,855 to $216,300 USD. Full-time offers from the company also include target bonus, target equity, and benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)).

Additional Information:
- The company is committed to diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
- The company will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.
- The company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
- The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the company to let them know the nature of your request and your contact information.
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way the company manages the data of job applicants, depending on your location. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to the company's use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application, you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined by the company.