Senior Litigation Counsel

Block

Bay Area, CA, United States
Base: $276,800 - $415,200 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
10+ years of litigation experience
J.d. degree and active bar membership
Experience with class actions and commercial disputes
Block is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel to lead complex litigation and regulatory enforcement matters within the company, emphasizing strategic judgment and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience, particularly in fintech and regulatory environments, and will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting

Job Summary

  • Block is seeking a seasoned litigator to lead strategy for the company's most complex, high-profile litigation and regulatory enforcement matters.
  • The role involves advising senior leadership on legal risk and business impact within the fintech, payments, and data use sectors.
  • Candidates are expected to have an AI-first perspective and interest in leveraging AI-driven tools for litigation management and discovery workflows.

Matching Summary

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Block is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel to lead complex litigation and regulatory enforcement matters within the company, emphasizing strategic judgment and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience, particularly in fintech and regulatory environments, and will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Salary

Base: $276,800 - $415,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years of litigation experience
  • J.D. degree and active bar membership
  • Experience with class actions and commercial disputes
  • Expertise in privacy and financial regulatory enforcement
  • Public company litigation experience

Nice-to-have

  • Deep securities litigation experience
  • AI-first perspective for litigation management
  • Strong collaboration across legal disciplines
  • Ability to translate legal risk into business guidance

Key Requirements

  • J.D. from accredited law school
  • Active bar membership required
  • Minimum 10 years litigation experience
  • Public company governance experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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