Senior Corporate Counsel - Global Litigation

Summary

Join GoDaddy's global litigation team as a Senior Counsel – Global Litigation. This remote position involves significant litigation responsibilities, including managing a diverse docket of domestic and international disputes, advising on litigation risks, and proactively mitigating potential risks. You will manage outside counsel, develop global litigation strategy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and 6+ years of litigation experience. GoDaddy offers a range of benefits, including paid time off, retirement savings, bonuses, equity grants, health benefits, and parental leave. The position reports to the Sr. Director, Sr. Counsel - Litigation.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 6+ years of litigation experience in private practice and/or an in-house corporate litigation department
• Significant litigation experience, including managing teams handling complex litigation and trial experience
• Strong decision-making and business advisory experience
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• The ability to anticipate risks and develop proactive, pragmatic solutions

Responsibilities

• Serve as a legal partner and trusted advisor to the Sr. Director, Sr. Counsel - Litigation on global litigation risk across all business areas
• Help manage GoDaddy’s global litigation docket, including selecting and directing external counsel within agreed policies and budget and driving day-to-day strategies on certain matters
• Help develop and implement a cohesive global litigation strategy aligned with business objectives while adapting to local legal variances
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on litigation risk assessment in M&A transactions, product development, and strategy initiatives
• Partner with public policy and public relations teams on litigation-related matters and risk mitigation strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in technology, particularly internet, domain registrar and web hosting industry-related litigation
• Experience in a multinational public technology company

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes)
• Bonus/incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Participation in our employee stock purchase plan
• Competitive health benefits
• Other family-friendly benefits including parental leave