Avia · 1 day ago
Senior Litigation Counsel
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$350K/yr - $450K/yr
7+ years expAviagames, Inc. is a global leader in the skill-based gaming industry, known for delivering engaging, competitive, and innovative mobile gaming experiences. They are seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel to manage and oversee complex litigation matters, including intellectual property disputes and regulatory inquiries, while crafting litigation strategy and managing risk in a fast-paced environment.
Casual GamesGamingSoftwareVideo Games
Hiring Manager
Jessica Si
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all phases of a wide range of litigation matters, including IP litigation, consumer class actions, commercial litigation, and regulatory actions
Develop and execute effective litigation strategies aligned with business goals
Direct and supervise outside counsel, including matter budgeting, case assessments, filings, discovery, and trial preparation
Work cross-functionally with internal teams (product, compliance, engineering, marketing, and leadership) to gather facts, assess risks, and provide strategic legal advice
Evaluate claims and demand letters; oversee responses and negotiate favorable resolutions when appropriate
Prepare executives and employees for depositions, discovery, and testimony
Support internal investigations and compliance initiatives as needed
Manage e-discovery, document retention, and litigation preparedness
Advise on risk mitigation and help strengthen company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in California or eligible for in-house registration
7+ years of litigation experience, preferably including trial experience, at a major law firm, government agency, or comparable litigation-focused environment
Demonstrated experience with complex litigation, including at least one of: IP litigation (patent, copyright, trademark, trade secrets), Regulatory actions, Class-action defense, Commercial/business litigation
Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess litigation risk and craft creative solutions
Ability to move seamlessly between aggressive litigation postures and pragmatic, business-focused compromise
Excellent writing, advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills
Experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets
Preferred
Prosecutorial or government enforcement experience (federal or state) is a significant plus
Litigation experience in technology or gaming industries
Spoken Mandarin/Chinese language skills helpful, but not required
Prior in-house experience is helpful but not required
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity package.
Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
Opportunity to work in a fast-growing industry shaping the future of skill-based gaming.
Highly collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.
Company
Avia
Avia's games are designed for people who love competition, but don't love a steep learning curve.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48MKey Investors
ACME CapitalGalaxy Interactive
2021-08-11Series B· $40M
2020-05-13Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Vickie Chen
Founder & CEO
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