Full-Time

Senior Litigation Counsel

Posted on 1/6/2025

Glassdoor

Glassdoor

1,001-5,000 employees

Job search platform with company reviews

Compensation Overview

$142.7k - $223kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

Glassdoor is a remote-first company, allowing employees to live anywhere Glassdoor is registered, but the job is primarily based in Seattle.

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • A commitment to add to our culture of DEI
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Possess sound judgment initiative and versatility, and be capable of solving problems and making smart and practical decisions with limited information
  • 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
  • Outstanding academic credentials and professional experience
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
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the larger EU a plus
  • Experience/familiarity with CDA Section 230 platform protections is a plus!

Glassdoor connects job seekers with employers by providing a job search engine, personalized salary tools, and an extensive database of company reviews. Job seekers can browse millions of job listings and gain insights into company cultures through anonymous employee feedback. Employers can post job openings for free and utilize branding solutions to attract talent. Glassdoor generates revenue through advertising and premium subscription services, aiming to enhance the job search experience for individuals and improve recruitment for companies.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$198.9M

Headquarters

Mill Valley, California

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for remote work insights boosts Glassdoor's relevance.
  • AI integration enhances personalized job recommendations and user engagement.
  • Expansion of employer branding services meets growing market needs.

What critics are saying

  • User trust erosion due to privacy concerns impacts platform credibility.
  • Increased competition from LinkedIn and Indeed threatens user retention.
  • Legal challenges from privacy breaches could result in financial penalties.

What makes Glassdoor unique

  • Glassdoor offers extensive company reviews from current and former employees.
  • The platform provides personalized salary tools for better compensation understanding.
  • Glassdoor's Fishbowl feature enables anonymous professional conversations.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

PTO

401(k) with 50% match

Professional development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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