Counsel, Litigation

About this job

Cloudflare provides cutting edge security and performance services to a significant portion of the Internet, which can sometimes make it a target for litigation and regulation. We’re looking for a Litigation Counsel to join our team responsible for responding to litigation matters and legal requests.

The ideal candidate is comfortable confronting novel legal issues in a fast paced environment, while never losing sight of Cloudflare’s core principles. As Litigation Counsel, you’ll work with our internal legal team, external counsel, and stakeholders across the company to handle ongoing lawsuits, respond to litigation threats, and assist in broader legal strategy. You’ll help Cloudflare navigate a diverse set of legal issues including intellectual property (e.g., relating to Cloudflare’s role as an online intermediary), contracts and other business disputes, and labor and employment matters. The ideal candidate has the passion to keep pace with a fast moving docket, the curiosity to dive deep into evolving technology and Internet law, and the initiative to help scale our litigation function alongside a fast growing company. 

Locations: DC, Austin & San Francisco

In this role, you will:

• Work with our existing litigation team to help formulate and implement litigation strategies;
• Evaluate and respond to litigation threats and legal matters;
• Help select, onboard, and manage outside counsel on all aspects of litigation (including factual development, briefings, hearings etc.)
• Work cross-functionally to further develop Cloudflare’s approach to intermediary liability issues around the globe;
• Assist in responding to and working with government regulators and private organizations on issues relating to Cloudflare’s approach to abuse on our network;
• Communicate with business leaders across the company about ongoing litigation and litigation threats, and provide training and resources to address future legal risks.

You have:

• Been admitted to practice law in the US.
• 4+ years PQE either in a law firm or in-house (preferably with technology companies).
• Experience litigating cases in one or more jurisdictions. 
• Strong communication skills and cooperative team player. Lead with empathy and understanding while embracing diverse points of view. Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, with lawyers and non-lawyers, to establish principled, thoughtful, and effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage many tasks on complex projects.
• An ambitious mindset that enables you to successfully work independently and autonomously with limited guidance, but also to use good judgment and call out issues when needed.