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Director, Litigation

Perplexity· Legal
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San Francisco$275k - $375kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior litigation attorney leading Perplexity’s in-house litigation function, overseeing complex disputes related to AI products and technologies, and partnering with product and engineering teams to manage risk and protect company interests.

Responsibilities

  • Manage litigation matters and pre-litigation disputes across all phases, including strategy, pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, trials, and appeals, while developing comprehensive case strategies that align with business objectives.
  • Provide counsel across disputes including copyright, trademark, trade secret, privacy, commercial, and regulatory matters in first-party and third-party contexts.
  • Evaluate and respond to litigation threats, demands, and disputes across jurisdictions, developing matter-resolution proposals that minimize business disruption.
  • Select, onboard, manage, and collaborate with outside counsel; negotiate budgets and fee arrangements; monitor performance; ensure cost-efficient results.
  • Partner with AI, product, and engineering teams to identify litigation risks in product development and go-to-market strategies; translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance for technical teams.
  • Assist in regulatory investigations and inquiries from government regulators and private organizations relating to products and services.
  • Build internal litigation processes, policies, and tools including legal-hold and discovery workflows to scale with company growth.
  • Monitor evolving legal and regulatory landscape for AI, copyright, and privacy; translate developments into actionable executive-ready advice; communicate ongoing risks and preventive measures to business leaders.

Qualifications

  • JD and in good standing with an active US state bar membership (California preferred)
  • At least 15+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience handling complex commercial litigation (experience with emerging technology companies preferred)
  • Deep substantive knowledge of litigation practice and procedure with a record of strong outcomes
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, collaboration skills, strong business acumen, ability to partner with business and technical teams
  • Ability to communicate clearly with business and technical audiences, translating unsettled doctrine into concise, business-relevant advice
  • Hands-on attitude and low-ego approach to cross-organizational work
  • Excellent composure in stressful situations, high integrity, intellectual curiosity, and ability to work independently with sound judgment
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Skills

Required:Litigation strategy and case managementRegulatory and privacy lawIntellectual property (copyright, trademark, trade secret)

Benefits

  • Full-time U.S. benefits package including equity, health, dental, vision, retirement, fitness, commuter and dependent care accounts, and more.
  • International benefits tailored to region of residence.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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