Greenhouse ·
full-timeSenior Litigation Counsel
Discord · San Francisco Bay Area
Discord is a communication platform widely used by gaming communities to connect and interact. As a Senior Litigation Counsel, you will join a lean legal team to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of high-stakes legal matters. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include defending the company against state attorney general lawsuits and investigations, responding to civil investigative demands, and overseeing discovery processes. You will be expected to develop litigation strategies, supervise outside counsel, and negotiate settlements while balancing legal risks with the company's business and product goals. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product, Trust & Safety, and Public Policy, to address evolving regulatory landscapes and platform safety concerns. This position is well-suited for a seasoned litigator with over a decade of experience in law firms or in-house tech environments. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong judgment in handling government enforcement actions, a deep understanding of internet platform liability, and the ability to communicate complex legal strategies effectively to both technical and executive stakeholders.
Discord has a highly engaged community of millions of daily active users who use the platform for many different reasons, but there’s one thing that nearly everyone does: play video games. Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and we are focused on making it easier and more fun for people to hang out before, during, and after playing games. Discord is looking for an experienced Senior Litigation Counsel to join Discord's Legal team. Reporting to the Director, Global Litigation, you'll join a lean team where every team member carries real responsibility from day one. We're looking for a seasoned litigator who can operate independently on complex, high-stakes matters, with the judgment to set strategy, the credibility to engage with courts, regulators, and opposing counsel, and the practical sense to find resolutions that work for the business. You'll manage a diverse portfolio that includes state attorney general lawsuits and investigations, all while working closely with cross-functional partners to protect Discord's platform and users. What you'll be doing Defend Discord in state attorney general lawsuits and investigations as part of your portfolio, including responding to civil investigative demands and subpoenas. Develop case strategy and supervise outside counsel on dispositive motions, injunction proceedings, appeals, and venue and coordination questions, while managing budgets and staffing. Drive resolution efforts, including preparing settlement analyses and authorization recommendations, negotiating settlement terms, and partnering with Product and Safety teams to assess the feasibility of proposed commitments. Oversee discovery on major matters, including productions, protective orders, custodial interviews, and data collection with Data Science and Engineering, in close coordination with eDiscovery and paralegal colleagues. Monitor new and changing laws, including state online safety, privacy, and platform design laws; anticipate evolving litigation risk. Partner closely with Product, Public Policy, Trust & Safety, and Communications, including on engagement with regulators and government officials. Keep Legal leadership and executives informed through clear status updates and decision memos, and help build the frameworks, trackers, and playbooks that let the team scale Serve as a versatile member of a lean litigation team, willing to pitch in on matters outside core areas of focus when priorities shift or volume requires it What you should have J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 10+ years combined experience at a well-respected law firm and in-house legal department (tech preferred) Hands-on experience leading on government enforcement matters, such as state attorney general actions or investigations Experience leading complex litigation through dispositive motions, injunction proceedings, and appeals, and directing multiple outside counsel teams at once Working knowledge of internet platform liability, including CDA 230 and the First Amendment, and of minor safety, privacy, and consumer protection law Ability to navigate legal issues with a practical and commercially sensible mindset, balancing litigation risk against business and product realities Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor the message to the audience, whether engineers, executives, outside counsel, or government officials Ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and consistently deliver results Nice to Have You are familiar with Discord and the video game and/or online communication industry In-house experience at a consumer-facing technology platform Experience with regulatory, platform safety, minor safety, privacy, consumer protection matters, internet platform liability (including CDA 230), and multi-district litigations (and/or state coordinated proceedings). Familiarity with patent litigation Background in gaming, social media, or communications technologies The US base salary range for this full-time position is $304,000 to $380,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits. Why Discord? Discord plays a uniquely important role in the future of gaming. We're a multiplatform, multigenerational and multiplayer platform that helps people deepen their friendships around games and shared interests, and helps developers build and grow their businesses. We believe games give us a way to have fun with our favorite people, whether listening to music together or grinding in competitive matches for diamond rank. Join us in our mission! 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| Role | Senior Litigation Counsel |
|---|---|
| Company | Discord |
| Location | San Francisco Bay Area |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-13 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
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- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Senior Litigation Counsel at Discord: frequently asked questions
- What is the salary for this role?
- Discord has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Senior Litigation Counsel position remote, hybrid or onsite?
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- What is the application deadline?
- Discord has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Senior Litigation Counsel role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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