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Perplexity23 days ago

Director, Litigation

🇺🇸USSan Francisco, US15+ yrs exp

Recruiter Fit Breakdown & Candid Summary

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Perplexity is seeking an entrepreneurial litigation attorney with 15+ years of experience to manage high-stakes disputes and IP matters.

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The role requires navigating a fast-moving, unsettled legal landscape involving AI, copyright, privacy, and regulatory challenges.

3

An ideal candidate combines deep litigation expertise with a strong understanding of high-growth startup environments and technical products.

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Candidates without extensive complex commercial litigation experience or those uncomfortable with ambiguity in emerging legal areas should not apply.

Role Responsibilities

  • 1Manage litigation matters and pre-litigation disputes across all phases including strategy, discovery, hearings, trials, and appeals.
  • 2Provide counsel across intellectual property, privacy, commercial, and regulatory matters.
  • 3Select, onboard, manage, and collaborate with outside counsel, negotiating budgets and fee arrangements.
  • 4Partner closely with AI, product, and engineering teams to identify litigation risks and translate legal requirements into actionable guidance.
  • 5Assist in responding to regulatory investigations and inquiries from government regulators and private organizations.
  • 6Build internal litigation processes, policies, and tools including legal-hold and discovery workflows.

Skills Matrix

Must-Have Skills

4 required
JD(Juris Doctor)
US State Bar Membership
Complex Commercial Litigation
Intellectual Property Litigation(IP litigation)

Nice-to-Have Skills

2 preferred
California Bar Membership
Emerging Technology Company Representation
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