Motive - Associate General Counsel, Litigation
Requirements
• US-licensed attorney with 10+ years of relevant litigation experience, with significant time at a top-tier litigation firm. In-house experience at a high-growth technology company a plus • Expertise in initiating and leading complex IP, trade secret, marketing, Lanham and competitor-related disputes, with a demonstrated track record of wins • Expertise developing litigation strategy across all phases, including pre-suit assessment, TRO and preliminary injunction practice, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial, settlement, and appeal • Experience in litigation for a public company, including financial reporting, audit, and governance • Experience managing outside counsel, litigation budgets, and cross-functional internal teams • Willing to roll up your sleeves and do what needs doing • Humble, low ego, deep commitment to empowering your colleagues • Strong judgment, executive presence, and ability to influence stakeholders across the business • AI-first perspective, with interest in building and leveraging AI-driven tools
Responsibilities
• Develop a deep understanding of Motive's products, work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, Security, and Finance, and earn the trust of leadership as a go-to advisor on contentious and strategic matters • Develop and drive Motive’s litigation strategy, including identifying, assessing and pursuing claims, counterclaims, and other strategic litigation opportunities that protect Motive and advance its business objectives • Manage and develop litigation team members and help shape the structure, priorities, and operating model of the litigation function • Lead outside counsel selection, strategy, matter staffing, and budget management across litigation matters • Stay up to date on industry developments to help your colleagues see around corners
Benefits
• San Francisco, California • $270,000—$372,000 USD • U.S. metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City Area, Seattle, Washington D.C. • $235,000—$323,000 USD • Other locations in the United States
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