Role Description
As the Head of Litigation and Legal Compliance, your focus will include the typical full-range of litigation/dispute resolution issues in a high-growth, international technology company, such as:
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Supporting internal business partners
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Collaborating with external counsel
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Counseling colleagues at all levels in all departments across the Company
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Leading various enterprise risk management and compliance projects
The ideal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in-house experience, as well as the aptitude to learn, adapt, and thrive in an ever-changing, growing environment.
What Will You Do?
Primary responsibilities include:
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Advise, provide pragmatic and strategic guidance, and develop policies and processes on a broad range of litigation, dispute resolution, and compliance matters
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Provide day-to-day litigation legal support, business-focused counseling, and advice throughout our organization
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Develop, manage, and maintain exceptional external service provider relationships, with law firms and consultants
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Partner with the CIO/IT team to manage and optimize our existing e-discovery system
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Partner with internal business leaders in various departments to manage litigation, disputes, investigations, e-discovery, and compliance-related projects
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Lead internal projects, trainings, processes, and drive cross-functional efforts to support overall enterprise risk management objectives
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Formulate, track, and manage the annual litigation and compliance budget
Qualifications
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~10+ years combined experience at a law firm and in-house at a global company in litigation
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Outstanding communication skills: ability to simplify, advocate solutions, and drive results
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J.D. or an equivalent degree from an accredited law school
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Active license to practice law in the United States
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Ability to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, and resolve complex problems
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Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work independently
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Ability to lead and operate in a fast-paced, flexible culture
Benefits
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Equity & Rewards
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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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Flexible time off
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Paid company holidays and paid sick time
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Gender-neutral parental leave
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Grandparent leave
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Life and disability insurance
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Health and dependent care FSA
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Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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ARAG pre-paid legal
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Nationwide pet insurance
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Cancer Care program
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Global business travel medical insurance
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Home office allowance
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Mobile phone reimbursement
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Wellness coach
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Wellness/gym reimbursement
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Fertility coverage
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Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement