Sr. Princ Corporate Counsel

About Gen:

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We're always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives. 

When you’re a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages.

Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs. 

If this sounds like you—Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow—join us!

About the Role:

Gen is looking for a seasoned, practical litigation attorney to join our dynamic and collaborative legal team.  You will have day-to-day management over a varied docket of litigation matters including consumer, contract, employment, securities, class action and patent disputes, as well as assist in regulatory investigations and provide pre-dispute counseling.  You will partner with our broader legal and business teams on a wide variety of legal and regulatory issues to help practically and proactively balance and mitigate risk, including effectively and efficiently managing outside counsel. Ideal candidates will have experience or interest in employment law counseling.  Preference for candidates near our Mountain View, CA or Tempe, AZ offices.  This role reports to the Head of Litigation, IP, and Employment Law.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the skills and ability to effectively manage litigation and disputes, collaborate with our eDiscovery team on data preservation, respond to subpoenas, and provide employment legal advice to our People & Culture team.   You will collaboratively work teams across the company, and the globe, to understand and practically manage risk and strategically manage a wide range of types of litigation.

• Licensed attorney in good standing, with at least five+ years of litigation and/or employment counseling experience at a law firm or technology company.
• A strategic and practical approach to litigation and the ability to efficiently manage outside counsel and spending.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations or a willingness to learn.
• Intellectually curious with a deep desire to learn and grow personally and professionally in an environment that encourages attorneys to broaden their skill set and rise to new challenges.
• Excellent judgment and discretion, with a willingness to identify and address issues with relevant stakeholders.
• A team player with a sense of humor!
• Excellent analytical skills with a focus on practical and business-oriented client advice.
• Experience managing eDiscovery issues and the ability to work with our in-house eDiscovery team and outside vendors.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.  
• Work collaboratively with a global team.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Prior in-house, international, and/or intellectual property law experiences are a plus.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits