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Counsel, Litigation

Posted Jul 23
Full Time
RemoteNew York

Uber's Global Litigation, Regulatory Investigations & Competition team handles some of Uber's most high-profile matters and is comprised of four sub-teams: US litigation, Global Competition Law, eDiscovery, and Government/Regulatory Investigations and Litigation.

About the Role

Uber's Litigation Team is looking for an exceptional, business-oriented attorney to manage an array of complex U.S. corporate litigation and provide legal advice for UberEats. This position will report to a Legal Director, Litigation and can be based in San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Washington D.C. or New York. This is a great opportunity to join a best-in-class legal department and work on cutting edge issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

  • Manage and lead strategy for a diverse range of corporate litigation matters across the country, in a multitude of practice areas and at various procedural stages (from pre-litigation threats and small claims to class certification, trial/arbitrations, and appeals) for UberEats.
  • Take a hands-on approach to all facets of litigation, including fact investigation, drafting and revising legal briefs, responding to discovery requests, preparing witnesses for testimony, and negotiating and drafting settlements
  • Bring legal work in-house where possible; Supervise all aspects of outside counsel relationships, including staffing, litigation strategy, budgets and invoices, compliance with outside counsel guidelines, and work product
  • Craft succinct, practical legal advice to achieve ambitious business goals, including counseling the business on contracts, advertising, trade secret protection, and current/future products
  • Identify, review, analyze and mitigate litigation risks

Basic Qualifications

  • A minimum of eight (5+) years of broad litigation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • J.D. and license to practice law in at least one state is required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Know-how and self-sufficiency to manage a case through pleadings, motion practice, complex e-discovery, dispute resolution and trial
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with all organizations in the company
  • Adhering to high ethical, moral and personal values in decision, communications, actions, and when dealing with others
  • Stellar case evaluation abilities, integrity, business judgment, critical thinking, and the capacity to oversee a large portfolio of matters
  • Some practical experience with court hearings, depositions, mediations or trials a plus
  • Familiarity with eDiscovery issues, including document retention policies and procedures as well as collection, review, and production of documents
  • Highly motivated, efficient, organized, and laser-focused on details; able to juggle multiple projects at a time in a fast paced environment
  • Team player mentality, including good sense of humor and willingness to pitch in on projects no matter how big or small
  • Enthusiastic about UberEats!

At Uber, we ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion. We take on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters get moving in more than 10,000 cities around the world.

We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let's move the world forward, together.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing the form.

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