Associate Legal Counsel

About Life360

Life360’s mission is to keep people close to the ones they love. We help families protect the people, pets, and things they care about with our industry-leading mobile app and category-defining Tile tracking devices. Life360 has more than 61+ million monthly active users (MAU) in more than 150 countries. 

Bringing together our highly successful mobile app with innovative devices, we have the opportunity to do unprecedented good for families across free and paid plans. Key features include location sharing, lost item reimbursement, driver monitoring, 24/7 roadside assistance, and crash detection with emergency response. By continuing to innovate and deliver for our customers, we aim to become a household name and establish ourselves as the must-have mobile-based membership for families of all stages. Life360 has more than 500 (and growing!) remote-first employees.

Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above. 

About The Team

Life360’s Legal team is growing and we need dynamic and practical attorneys who are passionate about how technology can be used to enhance the human experience in meaningful ways. We work fast, collaborate, and celebrate as a team.  We are united by a commitment to shaping Life360’s culture around the needs of our colleagues and customers, and by our desire to build a diverse and welcoming workplace.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a lean, growing team, help shape the future of Life360 and get exposed to new challenges every day.  The lawyers on our team do not focus on a single practice area, but rather jump in wherever there is a need and regularly have opportunities to expand our practice into new areas. We are not the “Department of No;” we focus on helping our stakeholders find creative solutions to move the business forward in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

About the Job

Life360 is looking for an experienced, hands-on attorney who loves to understand the businesses they support deeply and help develop creative solutions to manage risk while helping achieve business objectives.  The Legal Counsel will act as legal advisor to internal clients and manage outside counsel on litigation and IP matters.  The Legal Counsel will also support other company attorneys, as needed, on a variety of matters which may include, but not limited to, commercial transactions, procurement, product development, and marketing.  This role will have exposure to all levels of the organization(s) he or she supports.

The US-based salary range for this position is $190,000 to $265,000 We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

What You’ll Do

Litigation & Claims

• Responsible for providing guidance and risk assessment regarding litigation matters to Life360 and its affiliates, Tile and Jiobit.
• Counsel business partners regarding legal compliance and risk management, and develop strategies for litigation and risk management in the jurisdictions in which Life360 operates.
• Manage outside counsel, with a focus on efficiently managing fees and costs.
• Direct, manage, and develop strategy for responding to litigants, regulatory and government agencies, and other pre-litigation matters.
• Assist in the handling of law enforcement requests and inquiries, including the improvement and development of related processes, policies, procedures and templates.

IP Matters

• Support the development and management of Life360’s Intellectual Property portfolio globally, working with external counsel and teams throughout the company to ensure strategy alignment.

General Support

• Eager and willing to take on broader responsibilities to support the business and our lean and agile legal team. Take the lead on various special projects across legal areas beyond litigation and IP, as the need arises.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years legal experience (at least 2+ years in-house), in the technology industry, supporting litigation and/or IP matters, with experience supporting consumer-facing businesses.
• Significant experience managing complex litigation, projects, issues, and/or transactions with many stakeholders, including the management of related budgets.
• Strong, demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity and to develop creative and pragmatic solutions for complex and evolving issues in a rapidly changing environment.
• JD from an accredited law school and membership in at least one state Bar in good standing.
• Additional experience in Privacy, Employment, Compliance, Product, Marketing or Commercial Contracting is a plus.
• Sound and practical business judgment; can effectively help minimize risk while achieving business objectives.
• Proven track record of learning quickly, taking initiative, working proactively and collaboratively, being resourceful and taking on additional responsibility as the need arises.
• High emotional intelligence, excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to provide clear legal guidance to non-legal team members across the company.
• Welcomes both providing and receiving feedback.
• Demonstrates consistently good character and impeccable integrity.

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
• Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year
• Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference 

• Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust. 
• Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
• Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families. 
• High Intensity, High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done. 

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.  

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!

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