Associate General Counsel, Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Acquire an in-depth understanding of Motive's offerings, collaborating across departments such as Product, Engineering, Sales, Security, and Finance, while gaining the confidence of leadership as a trusted advisor on complex and strategic issues.

• Formulate and execute Motive’s litigation strategy, which encompasses identifying, evaluating, and pursuing claims, counterclaims, and other strategic litigation avenues that safeguard Motive and further its business goals.

• Oversee and mentor members of the litigation team, contributing to the development of the structure, priorities, and operational framework of the litigation function.

• Direct the selection of outside counsel, strategy formulation, matter staffing, and budget oversight for all litigation cases.

• Remain informed about industry trends to assist colleagues in anticipating future challenges.

⛳️ Requirements

• Licensed attorney in the US with over 10 years of pertinent litigation experience, including substantial time spent at a prestigious litigation firm.

• Proven expertise in initiating and managing complex disputes related to IP, trade secrets, marketing, the Lanham Act, and competitor issues, with a solid record of successful outcomes.

• Extensive trial experience, encompassing dispositive motions, witness examination, and courtroom arguments.

• Proficient in developing litigation strategies throughout all stages, including pre-suit assessments, temporary restraining orders (TRO), preliminary injunctions, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trials, settlements, and appeals.

• Experience handling litigation for publicly traded companies, including aspects related to financial reporting, audits, and governance.

• Skilled in managing outside counsel, litigation budgets, and cross-functional internal teams.

• Prepared to take initiative and perform necessary tasks as they arise.

• Possess humility, a low ego, and a strong commitment to empowering peers.

• Exhibit sound judgment, executive presence, and the capability to influence stakeholders throughout the organization.

• Hold an AI-first perspective, with enthusiasm for developing and utilizing AI-driven tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, pharmacy, optical, and dental care benefits

• Paid time off

• Sick leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Life insurance

• 401k contribution