Discord is used by over 200 million people every month for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does on our platform: play video games. Over 90% of our users play games, spending a combined 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on Discord each month. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to talk and hang out before, during, and after playing games.
Discord is looking for an experienced Litigation Counsel to join Discord’s Legal team. Reporting to the Director, Global Litigation and working closely with two Senior Litigation Counsels, you’ll join a lean team where every team member carries real responsibility from day one. We're looking for an experienced litigator who can operate independently across a broad range of matters, with the judgment to triage, strategize, and execute on a diverse caseload. You'll own the individual consumer claims docket, support discovery and briefing on high-stakes matters, and manage IP litigation, all while working closely with cross-functional partners to protect Discord's platform and users.
What you'll be doing
- Own and manage Discord's individual consumer claims docket end-to-end, including consumer arbitrations, state attorney general individual consumer complaints, and Digital Services Act (DSA) complaints
- Partner with litigation teammates on high-stakes matters, including regulatory inquiries, putative class actions, and other complex disputes
- Take ownership of discovery workstreams on major matters, including managing document review, coordinating with internal teams on custodian identification and data preservation, drafting and responding to written discovery, and preparing witnesses for depositions
- Manage trademark, copyright, and other IP litigation matters, including matters involving DMCA-related disputes.
- Contribute to the team's broader efforts to continuously improve in areas of regulatory and enforcement focus, including minor safety, content moderation, and platform liability
- Serve as a versatile member of a lean litigation team, willing to pitch in on matters outside core areas of focus when priorities shift or volume requires it
What you should have
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 7+ years of combined experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with meaningful exposure to technology or consumer-facing platforms
- Hands-on experience with the full eDiscovery lifecycle, including preservation, collection, processing, review, and production
- Hands-on litigation experience in consumer litigation as well as global copyright, trademark, and related intellectual property matters.
- Ability to navigate legal issues with a practical and commercially sensible mindset
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor the message to the audience—whether engineers, executives, or outside counsel
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and consistently deliver results
Nice to Have
- You are familiar with Discord and the video game and/or online communication industry
- In-house experience at a consumer-facing technology platform
- Experience with regulatory, platform safety, minor safety, privacy, consumer protection matters, internet platform liability (including CDA 230), and multi-district litigations (and/or state coordinated proceedings).
- Experience managing consumer arbitration portfolios at scale
- Familiarity with patent litigation
- Background in gaming, social media, or communications technologies
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $248,000 to $279,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.
Why Discord?
Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! Your future is just a click away!
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