Full-Time

Senior Litigation Counsel

Posted on 12/16/2024

Glassdoor

Glassdoor

1,001-5,000 employees

Job search platform with company reviews

Consulting
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$142.7k - $223kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Remote-first company; relocation requests must be approved.

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • A commitment to add to our culture of DEI
  • A team player outlook, with a growth mindset and an impact-driven approach
  • Member in good standing of a US bar (California bar a plus)
  • Qualified lawyer with at least 6+ years’ of relevant experience
  • At least 2+ years in-house counsel experience required
  • Solid understanding of litigation, employment law and contractual principles
  • Experience leading and managing cross-functional and cross jurisdictional litigation
  • Experience with Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the larger EU a plus.
  • Experience providing legal advice on a wide range of litigation and employment matters
  • Experience drafting and negotiating employment-related documents/agreements
  • Experience advising employers or legal partners on employment-related policies and practices
  • Experience working directly with stakeholders inside and outside the legal function, able to build relationships of confidence and trust while effectively influencing partners
  • Ability and desire to work independently with little oversight, be proactive, take initiative and multi-task in an agile environment, while exuding a team approach to the practice of law
  • Flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced internet and technology environment
  • Possess sound judgment initiative and versatility, and be capable of solving problems and making smart and practical decisions with limited information
  • Capable of and comfortable with navigating ambiguity
  • Possess strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize and manage deadlines
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Outstanding academic credentials and professional experience
  • Experience/familiarity with CDA Section 230 platform protections is a plus!
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a broad range of litigation matters, with emphasis on first amendment and employment law matters in close partnership with outside counsel and Glassdoor’s People, Places, and Experience (PPE) team
  • Will collaborate and assist the company by giving advice/guidance regarding subpoenas and diverse litigation matters, domestic and international, and respond to and manage the company’s position and correspondence with outside legal and non-legal inquiries, complaints, and matters.
  • Counsel the company regarding the full range of issues that may arise during employment, including with respect to recruitment and hiring, employment contracts, diversity, inclusion and belonging, ethics, discrimination and harassment, performance management, terminations, benefits, and general human resources compliance
  • Provide litigation support in all types of cases, mediations, and arbitrations
  • Advise on policy creation and implementation in support of human resources functions
  • Provide creative and business-focused problem-solving, with the ability to balance legal risk and business impact
  • Think collaboratively to create common-sense solutions to complex problems
  • Stay updated on multistate jurisdictions to effectively mitigate litigation risks
  • Analyze, address, and provide legal advice to a cross-functional team of lawyers in all practice areas

Glassdoor connects job seekers with employers by offering a job search engine, personalized salary tools, and a database of company reviews. Job seekers can browse millions of listings and gain insights into company cultures through anonymous employee feedback. Employers can post jobs for free and utilize branding solutions to attract talent. Glassdoor generates revenue through advertising and premium subscriptions, aiming to enhance the job search experience for individuals and help companies find the right candidates.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$198.9M

Headquarters

Mill Valley, California

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

17%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for remote work insights boosts Glassdoor's relevance in the job market.
  • Focus on employee well-being with 'Worklife Pros' enhances user engagement.
  • Recognition as an innovative company attracts new users and partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • User backlash over privacy concerns threatens trust and platform engagement.
  • Transition to a fully remote model may pose operational challenges.
  • Potential decline in user base due to privacy issues and dissatisfaction.

What makes Glassdoor unique

  • Glassdoor offers unique insights into company cultures through anonymous employee reviews.
  • The platform combines job search with professional networking via its Fishbowl feature.
  • Glassdoor provides personalized salary tools for better compensation understanding and negotiation.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

PTO

401(k) with 50% match

Professional development

INACTIVE