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CrowdStrike · 1 hour ago

Sr. Lead Counsel, Employment Litigation (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$185K/yr - $255K/yr

7+ years exp

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches through its advanced AI-native platform. The role involves managing employment-related litigation and arbitration matters, providing legal advice to senior management, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with employment laws.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all phases of employment-related litigation and arbitration matters, including pre-litigation disputes, discovery, motions, trial and arbitration preparation, hearings, settlement negotiations, and appellate work

Collaborate with the internal legal team, as well as business leaders, to develop arbitration and litigation strategies that align with company goals and mitigate risk, while ensuring that decisions reflect the business's overall legal risk profile and strategic objectives

Engage, manage, and direct outside counsel in employment litigation and arbitration matters, ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and favorable outcomes

Conduct and oversee internal investigations related to employment matters, including workplace discrimination, harassment, wage disputes, and other sensitive issues, advising on whether disputes should be resolved through arbitration or litigation

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, particularly as they pertain to arbitration agreements and employment law compliance

Monitor regulatory developments that may impact the company’s approach to employment arbitration and dispute resolution

Work closely with various departments, including HR, finance, and operations, to provide strategic legal counsel on employment-related initiatives, arbitration matters, and dispute resolution strategies

Qualification

Employment LawLitigation ManagementArbitration ExpertiseRegulatory ComplianceJuris Doctor (JD)Active Bar MembershipPragmatic SolutionsStandardized ProcessesInternational ArbitrationInternal InvestigationsPAGA ExperienceCommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationResourceful Self-StarterPositive AttitudeWork Ethic

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Active bar membership in good standing in the state where the company is located or ability to obtain in-house counsel licensure

7+ years of experience in employment litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, including single plaintiff claims, wage and hour disputes, and class actions

Expertise in employment law, arbitration, and regulatory compliance

Strong understanding of arbitration procedures, including arbitration clauses, selection of arbitrators, and strategies for successful dispute resolution

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present legal issues clearly and concisely to non-legal stakeholders

Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Resourceful self-starter who enjoys wearing multiple hats and digging into challenging projects, big and small

Ability to seek pragmatic solutions to mitigate risks, taking into account commercial considerations

Ability to develop litigation and arbitration standardized processes and procedures from initial complaint to resolution

Positive attitude, and strong work ethic

Travel as required