Litigation Counsel
: Job Details :

SeatGeek believes live events are powerful experiences that unite humans. With our technological savvy and fan-first attitude we're simplifying and modernizing the ticketing industry. We are seeking a Litigation Counsel to join our legal team. As Litigation Counsel, you will advise SeatGeek's business and internal legal teams in order to reduce the risk of litigation across all aspects of the business. If disputes do arise, you will oversee the successful defense and resolution of those disputes. As the second attorney on SeatGeek's litigation team, you will have a unique opportunity to make an immediate and significant impact addressing complex legal matters. You will be a key member of SeatGeek's legal team and report to our Associate General Counsel, Litigation & Employment. What you'll doProactively identify litigation risks and work across business teams to mitigate these risksOversee all elements of litigation, pre-litigation, regulatory, and other dispute matters across multiple practice areasPartner with the business on litigation and legal risk issues to craft solutions, balancing legal risk with company objectivesDevelop litigation case strategies and formulate plans to resolve disputes efficiently, including negotiating and evaluating pre-suit settlementsBuild scalable processes to ensure that appropriate litigation and dispute resolution processes are implemented and are evolving to effectively meet business and legal team needsWhat you haveJ.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 experienceSelf-motivated with the ability to identify and complete work that needs to be done without being instructedDemonstrated ability to balance and prioritize many simultaneous tasks, ensuring the right matters get your attentionAdvanced problem-solving skills and excellent judgment - you're able to quickly digest a problem, evaluate solutions, and then empower others to deliverAbility to balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risksPassion for solving legal problems with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyersExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated track record of working effectively across business and legal teamsSuperb analytical, writing and organizational skillsPerksEquity stakeFlexible work environment, allowing you to work as many days a week in the office as you'd like or 100% remotelyA WFH stipend to support your home office setupUnlimited PTOUp to 16 weeks of paid family leave401(k) matching programHealth, vision, dental, and life insuranceUp to $25k towards family building services$500 per year for wellness expensesSubscriptions to Headspace (meditation), Headspace Care (therapy), and One Medical$120 per month to spend on tickets to live eventsAnnual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon musicThe salary range for this role is $134,000 - $205,000. Actual compensation packages within that range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.SeatGeek is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As an equal opportunities employer, we recognize that diversity is a positive attribute and we welcome the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Come join us!To review our candidate privacy notice, click here.