Senior Litigation Counsel

The role

You will defend Discord in state attorney general lawsuits and investigations. You will develop case strategy, manage outside counsel, and oversee discovery on major matters.

What you will do

• Defend Discord in state attorney general lawsuits and investigations.
• Respond to civil investigative demands and subpoenas.
• Develop case strategy and supervise outside counsel on motions, injunctions, and appeals.
• Manage budgets and staffing for outside counsel.
• Drive resolution efforts and negotiate settlement terms.
• Partner with Product and Safety teams to assess proposed commitments.
• Oversee discovery including productions, protective orders, and data collection.
• Monitor new and changing laws regarding online safety, privacy, and platform design.
• Partner with Product, Public Policy, Trust & Safety, and Communications.
• Keep Legal leadership and executives informed through status updates and decision memos.

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 10+ years combined experience at a well-respected law firm and in-house legal department
• Hands-on experience leading on government enforcement matters, such as state attorney general actions or investigations
• Experience leading complex litigation through dispositive motions, injunction proceedings, and appeals
• Experience directing multiple outside counsel teams at once
• Working knowledge of internet platform liability, including CDA 230 and the First Amendment
• Working knowledge of minor safety, privacy, and consumer protection law
• Ability to navigate legal issues with a practical and commercially sensible mindset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously

Nice to have

• Familiar with Discord and the video game and/or online communication industry
• In-house experience at a consumer-facing technology platform
• Experience with regulatory, platform safety, minor safety, privacy, consumer protection matters, internet platform liability (including CDA 230), and multi-district litigations (and/or state coordinat
• Familiarity with patent litigation
• Background in gaming, social media, or communications technologies

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• equity

About the company

Discord is a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming.