Associate General Counsel, Litigation

Motive

2d•$235,000 - $372,000

About The Position

Motive is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Litigation to lead litigation strategy at the intersection of technology, law, and business objectives. The legal team's mission is to mitigate risk while maximizing growth, and the vision is to be trusted advisors to the business. This role will manage Motive's litigation function, focusing on building, executing, and advancing the litigation strategy in close partnership with legal and business leadership. It's a high-impact leadership position for a proactive attorney who operates strategically and tactically, capable of building a scalable litigation function. The role involves serving as a senior day-to-day leader for litigation matters across the company, collaborating with internal stakeholders in Product, Engineering, Sales, Security, Finance, and other relevant teams.

Requirements

US-licensed attorney with 10+ years of relevant litigation experience, with significant time at a top-tier litigation firm.
Expertise in initiating and leading complex IP, trade secret, marketing, Lanham and competitor-related disputes, with a demonstrated track record of wins.
Significant trial experience, including dispositive motions, witness examination, and argument.
Expertise developing litigation strategy across all phases, including pre-suit assessment, TRO and preliminary injunction practice, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial, settlement, and appeal.
Experience in litigation for a public company, including financial reporting, audit, and governance.
Experience managing outside counsel, litigation budgets, and cross-functional internal teams.
Willing to roll up your sleeves and do what needs doing.
Humble, low ego, deep commitment to empowering your colleagues.
Strong judgment, executive presence, and ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
AI-first perspective, with interest in building and leveraging AI-driven tools.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience at a high-growth technology company a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of Motive's products, work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, Security, and Finance, and earn the trust of leadership as a go-to advisor on contentious and strategic matters.
Develop and drive Motive’s litigation strategy, including identifying, assessing and pursuing claims, counterclaims, and other strategic litigation opportunities that protect Motive and advance its business objectives.
Manage and develop litigation team members and help shape the structure, priorities, and operating model of the litigation function.
Lead outside counsel selection, strategy, matter staffing, and budget management across litigation matters.
Stay up to date on industry developments to help your colleagues see around corners.