304K–380K USD / year
Senior Litigation Counsel
LegalOn-site — San Francisco Bay Area
Published on 2026-10-13
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About this role
Discord is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel to manage high-stakes legal matters, including state attorney general lawsuits. The role involves developing case strategies, overseeing litigation efforts, and working closely with various teams to protect the platform and its users.
About the company
Discord is a communication platform designed for creating communities, where users can connect via voice, video, and text. It serves gamers and various interest groups, offering tools for social interaction, collaboration, and community-building.
What you'll do
- Defend against state attorney general lawsuits
- Develop case strategy and supervise outside counsel
- Drive resolution efforts and negotiate settlement terms
- Oversee discovery on major matters
- Monitor new and changing laws
- Partner closely with cross-functional teams
- Provide status updates to legal leadership
- Support varied legal matters as needed
What we're looking for
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 10+ years of experience in law firm and in-house
- Experience with government enforcement matters
- Knowledge of internet platform liability
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage high-stakes workstreams
- Practical mindset balancing risk and business
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Discord and gaming industry
- In-house experience at a consumer technology platform
- Experience with regulatory matters
- Familiarity with patent litigation
- Background in social media or communication technologies