Backed by SoftBank VF and IVP.
About the role
Own the Company's litigation portfolio , with responsibility for the strategy, oversight, and resolution of lawsuits, arbitrations, pre-litigation disputes, and other contested matters involving the Company, independently driving matters while exercising sound judgment as to when legal, business, or reputational risks warrant escalation.
What they're looking for
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
- 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including experience at a nationally recognized law firm and/or an in-house legal department managing litigation
- Experience as the lead or managing attorney on complex litigation. Strong command of litigation strategy and procedure, including discovery, dispositive motions, expert practice, mediation, trial preparation, settlement negotiations, and appeals
- Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with practical business considerations and deliver actionable advice in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to translate complicated legal issues into concise, practical advice for senior executives and business leaders
- Experience in building and improving legal processes, playbooks, and operational infrastructure to support a scaling business
More about this role
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock and inspire performance for life. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
The WHOOP legal team plays a critical role in supporting that mission by enabling the business to move quickly and responsibly around the world. We are rigorous but pragmatic, risk-aware rather than risk-averse, calm under pressure, excellent communicators, and deeply committed to being trusted partners to the business.
WHOOP is hiring an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation to oversee and manage litigation and regulatory enforcement matters. In this role, you will report to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and, in conjunction with the CLO, be responsible for developing and implementing litigation and regulatory enforcement strategy. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing all manner of litigation, including commercial disputes, consumer class actions, intellectual property matters, employment disputes, and investigations by federal, state, and international regulatory bodies.
WHOOP is a rapidly scaling, global business built upon a dynamic consumer brand that involves hardware,...
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