Senior Litigation Counsel
Core
Senior litigator defending Discord in state attorney general lawsuits, investigations, and complex litigation involving internet platform liability.
Role type
Senior IC litigation counsel (government enforcement & complex litigation)
Builds
Legal defense strategies, settlement terms, and regulatory compliance frameworks for Discord's platform and users.
Domain
Internet platform liability, consumer protection, privacy, and minor safety law.
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government enforcement litigation, complex litigation strategy, outside counsel management, settlement negotiation, regulatory monitoring, internet platform liability expertise, commercial risk assessment, multi-workstream management
Preferred skills
In-house tech experience, gaming/social media industry knowledge, patent litigation, multi-district litigation
Technologies
CDA 230, First Amendment law, state online safety laws
Responsibilities
Defend Discord in state attorney general lawsuits and investigations; develop case strategy and supervise outside counsel on dispositive motions, injunctions, and appeals; drive resolution efforts including settlement negotiations; oversee discovery on major matters; monitor evolving laws and litigation risks; partner with Product, Public Policy, and Trust & Safety teams; inform Legal leadership and executives of status and decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC