Corporate Counsel - Litigation

GoDaddy

3h • Remote

About The Position

GoDaddy seeks an experienced, business-oriented attorney to join its global litigation team. The role offers significant litigation responsibilities, driving and executing litigation strategy at the case-level and at the portfolio-level while managing outside counsel. As Corporate Counsel – Litigation, you will be responsible for helping manage a diverse docket of domestic and international disputes; advising on litigation risks related to emerging legal developments, business decisions, and strategic initiatives; and proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks to support business growth. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Sr. Counsel - Litigation.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Arizona preferred).
• 5+ years of litigation experience in private practice and/or an in-house corporate litigation department.
• Expertise in technology, particularly internet, domain registrar and web hosting industry-related litigation.
• Significant litigation experience, including participating in teams handling complex litigation and trial experience.
• Strong decision-making and business advisory experience.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with highly collaborative approach and ability to influence cross-functional teams across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and handle numerous matters in a fast-moving environment while delivering high-quality, business oriented legal solutions.
• Experience with using AI to work more efficiently or eagerness and openness to using AI.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced, multinational, public technology company.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an important member of the litigation team assisting on global litigation risk across all business areas.
• Help manage GoDaddy’s global litigation docket, including selecting and directing external counsel within agreed policies and budget, driving day-to-day strategies on certain matters, and handling matters internally to avoid litigation and reduce costs.
• Help develop and implement a cohesive global litigation strategy aligned with business objectives while adapting to local legal variances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on litigation risk assessment in product development and strategy initiatives.
• Help to drive risk-mitigation projects to reduce litigation spend.

Benefits

• We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave.
• GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.
• We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture).
• Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree