Litigation Counsel

Join Anthropic's Legal team as a Litigation Counsel. In this role, you will manage a diverse range of litigation matters, advise the business on litigation risk, and help build efficient systems and processes for the growing litigation function. You will work closely with colleagues across the company and may also support regulatory investigations. The position offers comprehensive benefits, a competitive salary, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of AI.

Exhibit poise and judgment under pressure while balancing legal risk with business priorities

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed

Responsibilities

• Gérer un large éventail de litiges, y compris des questions de propriété intellectuelle, des actions collectives, des litiges commerciaux et des affaires de valeurs mobilières.
• Diriger les avocats externes à toutes les étapes du litige, de la réponse pré-contentieuse à la résolution et à l'appel, en mettant l'accent sur la prise de décision stratégique.
• Conseiller la direction de l'entreprise et les partenaires interfonctionnels sur les risques liés aux litiges et développer des plans de litige stratégiques appropriés.
• Write and communicate clearly, with the ability to explain litigation risk and strategy, particularly for non-legal audiences at all levels of seniority
• Have litigated some combination of copyright, class action, securities, and regulatory matters
• Hold a JD and are an active member of at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred)
• Have managed litigation matters with significant independence, including setting case strategy, managing discovery, writing and improving legal briefs, and directing outside counsel
• Have broad experience handling complex civil litigation, with deep knowledge of litigation practice and procedure, discovery, and federal and/or CA state court rules

Requirements

• At least 12 years of litigation experience with a combination of experience at a global-focused law firm and in-house
• Experience representing technology companies, particularly companies working in emerging technologies
• Experience building systems, processes, or tools for an in-house legal team, such as matter management, outside counsel budgeting, or litigation reporting
• Experience managing regulatory responses or investigations, including both first-party and third-party responses
• Creativity and openness to novel solutions when advancing business priorities while addressing legal risk
• Ability to think and work quickly, have a flexible risk tolerance, and a good sense of humor
• Low ego and a real willingness to roll up your sleeves to solve problems whether mundane or complex
• A thoughtful and empathetic colleague who works well with legal colleagues, outside counsel, and business partners
• A genuine interest in the development of AI that is both innovative and trustworthy, including the opportunities it creates and the risks and limitations that must be addressed

Pay

USD 385,000 - 460,000