About the Role
You're responsible for managing and directing the defense across securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation, shaping strategy from pleadings through resolution, and advising senior leadership on litigation risk. You collaborate with cross functional teams on filings and oversee outside counsel.
Requirements
- 7+ years of litigation experience with meaningful time spent on securities class actions shareholder derivative litigation or related complex civil litigation at a leading law firm and/or in house
- Deep familiarity with corporate law including fiduciary duty standards and the Securities Laws
- Experience litigating in Delaware Chancery Court
- Familiar with the PSLRA applicable pleading standards and the procedural landscape for securities class actions in federal court
- Proven track record managing outside counsel strategically and resolving high stakes litigation efficiently including experience with D&O insurance structures and coverage
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in a US state bar in good standing
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly maintaining human oversight to deliver business ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency cost and quality
Responsibilities
- Own the day to day management of securities class actions brought under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 including pleadings strategy discovery motions practice expert work and settlement negotiations
- Lead the defense of shareholder derivative litigation including pre suit demand letters and attendant matters
- Partner cross functionally with corporate and commercial legal teams on a variety of issues including public company filings
- Manage and direct outside litigation counsel from case inception through resolution including pleadings strategy discovery motions practice expert work and settlement negotiations
- Monitor developments in corporate law and other relevant jurisdictions and proactively advise on how emerging case law may affect the company's governance structures disclosure practices or litigation posture
- Build and maintain relationships with D&O insurance carriers and brokers to manage the claims process
Benefits
- Equity and bonus eligibility
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan