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Block is seeking Senior Litigation Counsel to join a team that’s responsible for the company’s most complex, high-profile litigation and regulatory enforcement matters. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator who combines sharp strategic judgment with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, and who thrives in a fast-moving yet highly collaborative environment. You will play a key role in shaping litigation and enforcement strategy across a diverse portfolio of matters impacting Block’s ecosystem of products and services.
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
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