Litigation Counsel, Instacart

• J.D. from a top-tier law school and membership with at least one state bar (preferably California or New York)
• A minimum of 5 years of law firm and/or in-house litigation experience, including experience in state and federal courts
• Previous in-house or experience with technology companies preferred
• Broad base of substantive legal knowledge and strategies relating to the e-commerce space, insurance coverage, personal injury, and consumer legal issues
• Demonstrated success in strategizing, handling and managing complex disputes to successful resolution
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Desirable

• As litigation counsel, you will play a critical role in protecting and advancing Instacart’s interests by managing and resolving a range of disputes for the company
• You will handle a portfolio of litigation matters that span personal injury, consumer disputes, pre-litigation matters and more
• You will take ownership of guiding legal strategies from start to finish, partnering with internal teams, insurance carriers, and outside counsel to ensure aligned and effective resolutions
• With a proactive and hands-on approach, you will work to identify and address potential litigation risks, create efficient processes, and help shape the legal infrastructure at Instacart in a complex and fast-paced environment
• This role requires active and strategic management of a range of litigation matters, including personal injury, consumer, commercial disputes, regulatory inquiries, and pre-litigation disputes in numerous jurisdictions
• Manage all aspects of the relationship with outside counsel, including staffing, strategy, budgets, work product, and discovery
• Work closely with insurance carriers and Instacart Risk Management and Trust & Safety teams
• Work collaboratively as part of the Instacart legal team to assess and mitigate legal risks, working closely with business and internal client partners
• Resolve disputes in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• Create processes and procedures for operational efficiency across a dynamic litigation portfolio
• Respond to 3rd party subpoenas for documents and/or witness testimony
• Think ahead, see around corners, and help to prepare for and address issues that may create litigation risk in the future