Remote Litigation Counsel

Summary

Join SeatGeek's legal team as Litigation Counsel to advise on litigation risks, oversee disputes, and develop scalable processes.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from a top accredited institution and admission to practice (or in-house eligibility) to practice law in New York
• 5+ years experience in litigation, top law firm, and prior in-house experience preferred, tech experience a plus
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify and complete work that needs to be done without being instructed
• Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize many simultaneous tasks, ensuring the right matters get your attention
• Advanced problem-solving skills and excellent judgment - you’re able to quickly digest a problem, evaluate solutions, and then empower others to deliver
• Ability to balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risks
• Passion for solving legal problems with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated track record of working effectively across business and legal teams
• Superb analytical, writing and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify litigation risks and work across business teams to mitigate these risks
• Oversee all elements of litigation, pre-litigation, regulatory, and other dispute matters across multiple practice areas
• Partner with the business on litigation and legal risk issues to craft solutions, balancing legal risk with company objectives
• Develop litigation case strategies and formulate plans to resolve disputes efficiently, including negotiating and evaluating pre-suit settlements
• Build scalable processes to ensure that appropriate litigation and dispute resolution processes are implemented and are evolving to effectively meet business and legal team needs

Benefits

• Equity stake
• Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you’d like or 100% remotely
• A WFH stipend to support your home office setup
• Unlimited PTO
• Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave
• 401(k) matching program
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Up to $25k towards family building services
• $500 per year for wellness expenses
• Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical
• $120 per month to spend on tickets to live events
• Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music