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Senior Litigation Counsel

Block is seeking Senior Litigation Counsel to join a team that’s responsible for...

Location

United States , Bay Area

Salary:

276800.00 - 415200.00 USD / Year

Block

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. and active bar membership
10+ years of litigation experience at a leading law firm, government agency, or in-house
experience leading complex litigation and/or regulatory enforcement matters
bonus for deep securities litigation experience
Expertise in areas such as class actions, commercial disputes, privacy, and/or financial regulatory enforcement issues
Experience in litigation for a public company, including financial reporting, audit, and governance obligations
Strong judgment and the ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance
Exceptional collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across legal disciplines and cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
AI-first perspective, with interest in building and leveraging AI-driven tools for litigation management, discovery, and related workflows

Job Responsibility

Lead strategy for significant litigation and regulatory enforcement matters from pre-litigation through resolution
Advise senior leadership on legal risk, enforcement trends, and business impact, particularly in areas affecting fintech, payments, and data use
Manage and partner closely with outside counsel to drive high-quality, efficient outcomes
Personally engage on critical aspects of matters, including legal strategy, discovery, and key filings
Handle complex disputes across areas such as class actions, commercial litigation, privacy, and consumer protection
Work exceptionally closely with other Counsel teams—including Policy, Product, Regulatory, and Corporate—to align on risk and strategy
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Engineering, Compliance, and Risk to proactively identify and mitigate issues, consistent with business priorities

What we offer

Remote work
medical insurance
flexible time off
retirement savings plans
modern family planning

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Litigation

OpenAI's Legal team plays a crucial role in furthering OpenAI's mission by tackl...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

297000.00 - 330000.00 USD / Year

OpenAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10+ years of combined litigation and/or regulatory experience at innovative technology companies and law firms
JD and license or qualification to practice in CA
Strong sense of ownership
Inquisitive and enthusiastic about technology
Enjoy being continually challenged
Can demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous situations

Job Responsibility

Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide range of global litigation and regulatory matters, including commercial disputes, intellectual property litigation, and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions
Manage and oversee outside counsel in all aspects of litigation and regulatory matters, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations
Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends, and provide updates and legal guidance to company leadership and stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, assess risk, and develop legal strategies to resolve disputes

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
Mental health and wellness support
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible

Fulltime

Global Senior Employment Litigation Counsel

The Senior Employment Litigation Counsel is responsible for strategic oversight ...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

192960.00 - 289440.00 USD / Year

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution
Active bar membership in at least one jurisdiction
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi‑jurisdictional employment litigation
Strong knowledge of U.S. employment litigation
Experience with international employment disputes strongly preferred
Experience supporting a global workforce across multiple regions (e.g., Americas, EMEA, APAC)
In‑house experience
Prior responsibility for litigation budgeting and outside counsel management at scale
Familiarity with alternative dispute resolution mechanisms internationally
Exceptional legal judgment and strategic thinking

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage all employment‑related litigation, attorney demands and administrative proceedings globally
Develop and execute global employment litigation strategy
Oversee case assessment, early resolution strategies, discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations
Select, retain, and manage outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Control litigation budgets, monitor spending, and drive cost‑effective outcomes
Ensure external counsel aligns with company values, principles, and litigation strategy
Partner closely with HR, Ops/Finance and regional Legal teams to proactively manage employment risk
Advise senior leadership and HR stakeholders on litigation exposure, trends, and risk mitigation strategies
Identify systemic litigation risks and recommend process improvements, training, and policy updates
Analyze and report litigation data and trends

Fulltime

Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - Litigation

Due to GEICO’s continued growth and transformation, we have an exciting senior-l...

Location

United States , Chevy Chase, MD; Cleveland, OH; New York City, NY; Chicago, IL

Salary:

210000.00 - 350000.00 USD / Year

Geico

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Current or recent experience operating at the Senior Director level or above (or equivalent), with demonstrated accountability for enterprise-level outcomes and leadership of managers
12+ years of legal experience, including significant experience in insurance-related litigation, claims, or complex commercial litigation
Legal experience working for a Property & Casualty insurance company preferred
Demonstrated experience managing attorneys who handle litigation, with the ability to operate through layers while staying close to the work
Strong understanding of litigation risk, insurance coverage issues, and the regulatory and legal environment impacting the insurance industry
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for business partners
Proven ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment

Job Responsibility

Serve as a senior legal leader for GEICO’s Claims litigation portfolio
Manage the team handling all phases of litigation (discovery, motions, trial, appeal) and investigations
manage outside counsel, budgets, and fee negotiations
Partner with Claims leadership to help design, build, and scale a litigation support model aligned to the expansion of GEICO’s commercial claims business
Partner with Claims and Product leadership to help design, implement, and refine claims processes and procedures that support the launch and scaling of new commercial insurance product lines
Oversee and drive continuous improvement of litigation operations, including legal intake processes, workflows, metrics, and reporting
Translate company strategy and executive leadership goals into practical, executable legal priorities
Develop cost-effective strategies for claims related litigation, identify risks, and implement procedures for legal service delivery
Lead and support enterprise transformation initiatives
Provide counsel to business partners on escalated disputes, integrate legal considerations into business decisions, and advise on risk

What we offer

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation
a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
performance and recognition-based incentives
and tuition assistance
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance
In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year

Fulltime

Senior Counsel - Americas

Why Valvoline Global Operations? At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to...

Location

United States , Lexington

Salary:

Not provided

Valvoline

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
10+ years of progressive legal experience, including significant commercial, transactional, and business counseling experience gained through a combination of in-house and/or law firm roles
Demonstrated success serving as a trusted legal advisor to senior executives and business leaders within a complex, multinational organization
Extensive experience drafting, negotiating, and managing a broad range of sophisticated commercial agreements, including supply, manufacturing, distribution, procurement, services, technology, marketing, and strategic partnership agreements
Experience supporting commercial, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and operational functions
Experience managing outside counsel and supporting business operations across multiple jurisdictions
experience supporting the United States, Canada, and Latin America preferred
Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, transactional law, contract risk management, and legal and regulatory frameworks affecting multinational business operations
Experience leveraging legal technology, including contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, to improve efficiency and scalability
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide practical, business-focused solutions

Job Responsibility

Serve as the lead legal advisor to the Americas Leadership Team, providing strategic counsel that supports business growth, operational excellence, and achievement of regional objectives
Act as the primary legal business partner to the SVP, General Manager - Americas and senior leadership team
Participate as an active member of the Americas Leadership Team, contributing to business strategy, commercial decision-making, risk assessment, and operational planning
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice that appropriately balances risk mitigation with commercial objectives
Identify emerging legal, regulatory, and commercial risks impacting the Americas region and develop proactive mitigation strategies
Influence business decisions through effective communication of legal implications, alternatives, and recommended courses of action
Lead all legal support for the Americas commercial, procurement, supply chain, and operational functions
Lead the legal support strategy for commercial contracting activities across the Americas region, providing oversight and guidance for the negotiation, execution, and management of a broad range of commercial agreements
Provide legal guidance on commercial transactions, strategic initiatives, pricing programs, sales models, and customer relationships
Advise business leaders on contractual risk allocation, liability management, performance obligations, and dispute avoidance

What we offer

Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
Flexible spending accounts
Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
Incentive opportunity
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts

Fulltime

Senior Counsel

We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join our legal team, providing suppo...

Location

United Kingdom , London or Harrogate

Salary:

Not provided

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Lawyer with a strong academic background and experience
Ability to identify key legal issues, put these into the context of the business you support and articulate those issues clearly with potential solutions/options
Ability to quickly understand and maintain knowledge of complex products, services, and regulatory/legal frameworks
Ability to identify regulatory, competition law, data privacy and intellectual property issues and work with other teams to resolve them
Ability to apply experience to new situations/areas of law
Strong drafting, writing, oral communication, and negotiating skills
Strong experience in relationship building, stakeholder management and partnering
Can-do attitude, self-motivated and able to drive delivery against objectives
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Prior experience with commercial contracting, technology and/or working in a regulated industry or the payments sector generally is critical

Job Responsibility

Commercial: Putting in place and managing the full lifecycle of commercial relationships/contracts with customers, suppliers and partners which allow conversations to take place, ensures the business has what it needs from those relationships and supports the business to manage ongoing lifecycle of the contract (change, understanding, disputes)
General: Identifying and, where appropriate, working with appropriate legal and business teams within the wider MA Group/external counsel to manage a wide range of other legal issues including privacy, regulatory, employment, litigation, property and corporate matters
Representing Legal: Ability to represent legal both on a day-to-day basis and as key contributor (as both the primary and deputy) at governance forums (e.g. Exco, Exco forums and committees, Board and its committees such as risk, audit, etc.)
Collaboration with Internal Legal SMEs: Working effectively with other subject matter experts across the broader legal team (e.g. regulatory, privacy, intellectual property, etc) as necessary
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration: Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business, including commercial, account management, finance, strategy, operations, risk, compliance, Treasury and product teams
External Counsel Coordination: Instructing and managing external legal advisors within agreed policy and budget

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Patents

The Senior Counsel, Patents, acts as a strategic legal advisor to The Hershey Co...

Location

United States , Hershey

Salary:

Not provided

The Hershey Company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) and USPTO bar registration required
Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain a limited corporate counsel license in Pennsylvania
At least 8–10 years of experience in patent law, patent prosecution, and enforcement and portfolio management
Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, preferably in the consumer-packaged goods, food, or related industry
Some knowledge of food regulatory and compliance requirements preferred, but not required

Job Responsibility

Lead the identification, protection, prosecution, and maintenance of patentable inventions across food products, packaging, manufacturing processes, and emerging technologies
Conduct patent landscape analyses, freedom-to-operate reviews, and competitive intelligence to guide innovation and mitigate risk
Draft, review, and negotiate patent-related agreements, including technology transfer, joint development, research collaboration, and IP licensing contracts
Manage patent disputes, oppositions, and litigation, coordinating with external counsel and regulatory authorities as needed
Develop and deliver training programs for employees, ensuring compliance with global patent laws and company policies
Direct management of a global patent portfolio, including oversight of budget and external counsel/vendor resources
Influence on company-wide innovation and risk management strategies through cross-functional collaboration and legal guidance

Fulltime

Senior Counsel - Commercial Finance

We are looking for an experienced In House Counsel to join our team in Itasca, I...

Location

United States , Itasca

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the Illinois bar or eligibility for an in-house counsel license
A minimum of 5–8 years of experience in commercial finance, including equipment leasing and lending
Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex contracts and agreements
Solid understanding of federal and Illinois state laws related to commercial finance
Familiarity with legal technology tools and a commitment to ongoing improvement
Strong skills in managing credit risk and ensuring regulatory compliance
Ability to collaborate across various business units and build effective partnerships
Willingness to travel occasionally for development and business needs

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to equipment loans, leases, and vendor programs
Provide expert legal advice on supplier management and third-party risk mitigation strategies
Monitor and interpret federal and state regulations to ensure compliance with commercial finance laws
Offer legal support for employment law matters, intellectual property issues, dispute resolution, and compliance initiatives
Collaborate with external legal counsel to oversee transactions and manage litigation
Partner with internal business units to align legal risk management with organizational objectives
Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and data privacy laws impacting commercial lending
Facilitate the implementation of legal technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency
Occasionally travel for seminars, site visits, and other specialized engagements as required

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan
free online training

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