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Job description:
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Discord has a highly engaged community
of millions of daily active users who
use the platform for many different
reasons, but there’s one thing that
nearly everyone does: play video games.
Discord plays a uniquely important role
in the future of gaming, and we are
focused on making it easier and more fun
for people to hang out before, during,
and after playing games.Discord is
looking for an experienced Senior
Litigation Counsel to join Discord's
Legal team. Reporting to the Director,
Global Litigation, you'll join a
lean team where every team member
carries real responsibility from day
one. We're looking for a seasoned
litigator who can operate independently
on complex, high-stakes matters, with
the judgment to set strategy, the
credibility to engage with courts,
regulators, and opposing counsel, and
the practical sense to find resolutions
that work for the business. You'll
manage a diverse portfolio that includes
state attorney general lawsuits and
investigations, all while working
closely with cross-functional partners
to protect Discord's platform and
users.
What you'll be doing
Defend Discord in state attorney general
lawsuits and investigations as part of
your portfolio, including responding to
civil investigative demands and
subpoenas.
Develop case strategy and supervise
outside counsel on dispositive motions,
injunction proceedings, appeals, and
venue and coordination questions, while
managing budgets and staffing.
Drive resolution efforts, including
preparing settlement analyses and
authorization recommendations,
negotiating settlement terms, and
partnering with Product and Safety teams
to assess the feasibility of proposed
commitments.
Oversee discovery on major matters,
including productions, protective
orders, custodial interviews, and data
collection with Data Science and
Engineering, in close coordination with
eDiscovery and paralegal colleagues.
Monitor new and changing laws, including
state online safety, privacy, and
platform design laws; anticipate
evolving litigation risk.
Partner closely with Product, Public
Policy, Trust & Safety, and
Communications, including on engagement
with regulators and government
officials.
Keep Legal leadership and executives
informed through clear status updates
and decision memos, and help build the
frameworks, trackers, and playbooks that
let the team scale
Serve as a versatile member of a lean
litigation team, willing to pitch in on
matters outside core areas of focus when
priorities shift or volume requires it
What you should have
J.D. from an accredited law school and
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 (tech preferred)
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, and directing
multiple outside counsel teams at once
Working knowledge of internet platform
liability, including CDA 230 and the
First Amendment, and of minor safety,
privacy, and consumer protection law
Ability to navigate legal issues with a
practical and commercially sensible
mindset, balancing litigation risk
against business and product realities
Excellent written and oral communication
skills, with the ability to tailor the
message to the audience, whether
engineers, executives, outside counsel,
or government officials
Ability to manage multiple high-stakes
workstreams simultaneously, prioritize
effectively, and consistently deliver
results
Nice to Have
You are 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
coordinated proceedings).
Familiarity with patent litigation
Background in gaming, social media, or
communications technologies
The base salary range for this full-time
position is listed below. This position
will also be eligible for equity and
benefits. Benefits include medical,
dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)
plan; life and disability insurance;
paid time off; and paid parental leave.
Our salary ranges are determined by role
and level. Within the range, individual
pay is determined by additional factors,
including job-related skills,
experience, and relevant education or
training. Please note that the
compensation details listed in role
postings reflect the base salary only,
and do not include equity, or benefits.
Applications for this role are accepted
on an ongoing basis.Base
Salary$304,000—$342,000 USDWhy
Discord? Discord plays a uniquely
important role in the future of gaming.
We're a multiplatform,
multigenerational and multiplayer
platform that helps people deepen their
friendships around games and shared
interests, and helps developers build
and grow their businesses. We believe
games give us a way to have fun with our
favorite people, whether listening to
music together or grinding in
competitive matches for diamond rank.
Join us in our mission! Your future is
just a click away!
Discord is committed to inclusion and
providing reasonable accommodations
during the interview process. We want
you to feel set up for success, so if
you are in need of reasonable
accommodations, please let your
recruiter know.
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Privacy Policy for details regarding
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clicking HERE.
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