Litigation Counsel

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SeatGeek

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tickets • internet and technology • data analysis • and sports • entertainment

501 - 1000

💰 $238M Series E on 2022-08

Description

• SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. • We are seeking a Litigation Counsel to join our legal team. • Advise SeatGeek’s business and internal legal teams in order to reduce litigation risk. • Oversee successful defense and resolution of disputes. • Make an immediate and significant impact addressing complex legal matters. • Be a key member of SeatGeek’s legal team and report to Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Employment. • Proactively identify litigation risks and work across business teams to mitigate risks. • Oversee litigation, pre-litigation, regulatory, and other disputes across multiple practice areas. • Partner with business on litigation and legal risk issues to craft balanced solutions. • Develop litigation case strategies and resolve disputes efficiently. • Ensure appropriate litigation and dispute resolution processes are implemented and evolving.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from a top accredited institution and admission to practice (or in-house eligibility) to practice law in New York • 5+ years experience in litigation, top law firm, and prior in-house experience preferred, tech experience a plus. Title and level will be commensurate with experience • Self-motivated with the ability to identify and complete work that needs to be done without being instructed • Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize many simultaneous tasks, ensuring the right matters get your attention • Advanced problem-solving skills and excellent judgment - you’re able to quickly digest a problem, evaluate solutions, and then empower others to deliver • Ability to balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risks • Passion for solving legal problems with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated track record of working effectively across business and legal teams • Superb analytical, writing and organizational skills

Benefits

• Equity stake • Flexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you’d like or 100% remotely • A WFH stipend to support your home office setup • Unlimited PTO • Up to 16 weeks of paid family leave • 401(k) matching program • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance • Up to $25k towards family building services • $500 per year for wellness expenses • Subscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical • $120 per month to spend on tickets to live events • Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon music