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Senior Litigation Counsel

Build the future of the AI Data Cloud. Join the Snowflake team.We’re looking for an experienced attorney to join Snowflake’s Legal team to manage a variety of litigation matters. This role will report to Snowflake’s Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - Employment & Litigation. This is an in-person role based in Atlanta, GA; Bellevue, WA; Dublin, CA; McLean, VA; or San Mateo, CA. This is not a remote position.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Working with our Legal team, outside counsel, and other stakeholders, manage commercial-, IP-, trademark-, bankruptcy-, and employment-related disputes and litigation matters.• Manage responses to subpoenas, garnishment orders, domestic relations orders, statutory requests for information, and requests from government and law enforcement agencies.• Lead and manage internal investigations on matters involving legal risks to Snowflake.• Assist and lead efforts in creating, improving, and developing scalable processes and procedures related to the handling of litigation matters for a rapidly growing company.• Advise business stakeholders on litigation risks and issues involved in business disputes.• Pragmatically weigh legal risks and benefits of complex situations and propose practical solutions with tact and maturity.• Review and advise on litigation-related contractual provisions in commercial agreements, to include providing advice on dispute resolution, governing law, venue, arbitration, limitation of liability, and indemnification clauses.REQUIREMENTS :• JD from an accredited law school, membership in at least one state bar, and ability to practice in the jurisdiction in which this position is located.• Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, with substantive litigation experience.• Experience managing complex litigation and/or class action claims.• Experience conducting internal investigations.• Law firm experience and/or in-house experience preferred.• Ability to explain complicated concepts in simple terms.• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and comfortable working in an extremely fast-paced environment.• Attitude that no project is too big or too small.• Sense of humor and passion for the job.Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.How do you want to make your impact?The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:• The estimated base salary range for this role is $212,000 - $302,400.• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s bonus and equity plan.The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.How do you want to make your impact?

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What You Should Know About Senior Litigation Counsel, Snowflake

Are you an experienced attorney with a strong background in litigation? Snowflake is searching for a Senior Litigation Counsel to join our dynamic Legal team based in McLean, VA. In this pivotal role, you'll be tasked with managing a diverse array of litigation matters, including commercial, IP, trademark, bankruptcy, and employment-related disputes. Collaborating closely with our Legal team, outside counsel, and various stakeholders, you'll not only respond to legal requests but also lead internal investigations and advise business stakeholders on potential litigation risks. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company that values innovation and challenges ordinary thinking. You will be in a fast-paced environment where your ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple terms will be invaluable. Furthermore, you will help to establish scalable procedures for handling litigation, ensuring that Snowflake maintains its commitment to data security and confidentiality. Your past experience managing complex litigation and your law firm or in-house experience will be highly beneficial as you navigate legal risks and propose practical solutions. At Snowflake, we promote a collaborative atmosphere with a sense of humor, believing that no project is too big or too small. If you're ready to shape the future of the AI Data Cloud and make your mark, we want to hear from you!

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The Senior Litigation Counsel at Snowflake is responsible for managing a variety of litigation matters, including commercial, IP, trademark, bankruptcy, and employment-related disputes. This includes coordinating with the Legal team and outside counsel, leading internal investigations, managing subpoenas and statutory requests, and advising business stakeholders on litigation risks.