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ŌURA · 1 day ago

Senior Director, Litigation & Employment Counsel

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$232K/yr - $273K/yr

10+ years exp

ŌURA is a rapidly growing company focused on empowering individuals to improve their health through innovative products. The Senior Director of Litigation and Employment Counsel will manage litigation matters, provide employment law counsel, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the company's growth.

Health Wellness & Fitness

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage a variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters from start to finish, including setting and reviewing budgets, implementing litigation holds, overseeing discovery and document production, subpoenas, and developing comprehensive litigation and pre-litigation strategies that align with business objectives

Direct and oversee outside counsel and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and excellence in execution

Build internal litigation processes, policies, and tools that can scale efficiently with company growth

Maintain effective communication with insurance carriers and external partners to ensure timely and coordinated responses to claims

Advise the People team on employment law matters in the U.S., including hiring, performance management, leave & accommodations, exempt/non-exempt classifications, and conduct or oversee workplace investigations

Draft and review employment-related documentation, including offer letters, contractor agreements, separation agreements, and employment and benefits policies

Partner with People and other teams to design and implement training and guidance

Handle agency matters (EEOC, DOL, NLRB, OSHA, and state agencies) from intake through resolution

Support global HR team

Serve as a senior strategic leader who operates both at a high altitude to shape company-wide risk strategy and at a granular level to personally drive key initiatives and resolve complex matters

Lead through influence, building strong partnerships across Legal, People, Security, and other functions to align on risk management and business goals

Operate as a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves practitioner, comfortable managing sophisticated litigation and employment matters personally while building scalable systems for future growth

Act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing clear, business-oriented judgment in high-stakes or sensitive matters