Director & AGC, Litigation

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Role Overview

We are hiring a Director & Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Regulatory to lead litigation, dispute resolution, and certain regulatory matters related to our business. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution to efficient and effective resolution, and a demonstrable history of providing practical guidance to solve complex, time‑sensitive problems in close partnership with a variety of cross‑functional teams. This role requires the right combination of strategic leadership as well as roll‑up‑your‑sleeves willingness to take on all parts of the litigation lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead company strategy on a wide range of litigation and regulatory matters, including commercial disputes, employment litigation, and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.
• Proactively manage all aspects of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, witness preparation, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate strategies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather relevant information, assess risk, and develop legal strategies to resolve disputes, including understanding, interpreting, and applying current law and regulations to Scale’s current and prospective products and services.
• Manage and oversee outside counsel, including tactical guidance, staffing, case management, budgeting, and alignment with Scale’s broader legal strategy.
• Help build and maintain internal processes, resources, and tools to help scale the legal function.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity‑based compensation, subject to board of director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant.

Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, generous PTO, and a possible commuter stipend.

$302,400 - $378,000 USD (San Francisco)

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