- Company: Discord
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: $304,000 – $380,000 + equity + benefits
About the role
Discord is hiring a Senior Litigation Counsel to join its legal team in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will report to the Director, Global Litigation, and work within a lean team where you will carry significant responsibility from day one. This position requires a seasoned litigator who can operate independently on complex matters, set strategy, and engage with courts, regulators, and opposing counsel. You will manage a diverse portfolio, including state attorney general lawsuits and investigations, while collaborating with cross-functional partners to protect the platform and its users.
Responsibilities
- Defend Discord in state attorney general lawsuits and investigations, including responding to civil investigative demands and subpoenas.
- Develop case strategy and supervise outside counsel on dispositive motions, injunction proceedings, appeals, and venue questions while managing budgets.
- Drive resolution efforts by preparing settlement analyses, negotiating terms, and partnering with Product and Safety teams to assess proposed commitments.
- Oversee discovery on major matters, including productions, protective orders, custodial interviews, and data collection with Data Science and Engineering.
- Monitor new and changing laws related to online safety, privacy, and platform design to anticipate evolving litigation risk.
- Partner with Product, Public Policy, Trust & Safety, and Communications teams on engagement with regulators and government officials.
- Keep Legal leadership and executives informed through clear status updates and decision memos, and help build frameworks and playbooks to help the team scale.
- Serve as a versatile member of the litigation team, willing to pitch in on matters outside core areas when priorities shift.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 10+ years combined experience at a well-respected law firm and in an in-house legal department, with tech experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience leading government enforcement matters, such as state attorney general actions or investigations.
- Experience leading complex litigation through dispositive motions, injunction proceedings, and appeals, and directing multiple outside counsel teams.
- Working knowledge of internet platform liability, including CDA 230 and the First Amendment, as well as minor safety, privacy, and consumer protection law.
- Ability to navigate legal issues with a practical and commercially sensible mindset, balancing litigation risk against business realities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to various audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
Pay and benefits
The base salary range for this full-time position is $304,000 to $380,000. This range does not include equity or benefits. Individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
How to apply
Apply directly on Discord’s own careers website. Omadaily never charges job seekers.
