Litigation Counsel, Whatnot

• We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here. As our Corporate Counsel
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
• 10+ years of experience handling complex litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters, ideally at a leading law firm and/or technology company
• Demonstrated success managing external counsel and coordinating across multiple internal stakeholders
• Substantial experience interfacing with U.S. federal and state regulatory bodies

Desirable

• We’re looking for an experienced and strategic attorney to lead Whatnot’s Worldwide litigation, investigations, and regulatory response functions
• As Litigation Counsel, you’ll own strategy and execution for all contentious matters — from high-stakes commercial disputes to regulatory investigations and enforcement actions
• This leader will work cross-functionally with Legal, Public Policy, Trust & Risk, and Communications teams to manage litigation risk, ensure consistency in regulatory responses, and support Whatnot’s continued growth in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape
• You’ll work closely with external counsel to ensure Whatnot is well-positioned across civil litigation, consumer protection, intellectual property, privacy, and broader platform and marketplace issues
• Lead strategy and oversight for all litigation and pre-litigation disputes, including commercial, IP, consumer, employment, and class action matters
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel, ensuring alignment with company objectives and cost efficiency
• Serve as the primary internal advisor on litigation risk, case management, and discovery practices
• Direct Whatnot’s response to regulatory inquiries and investigations (e.g., FTC, DOJ, SEC, state attorneys general, local regulators)
• Partner with internal teams to conduct fact-finding, draft responses, and manage deadlines under time-sensitive and high-profile conditions
• Advise senior leadership on enforcement trends and potential exposure areas
• Collaborate with Public Policy, Trust & Risk, and Communications to develop scalable processes for responding to regulatory requests and subpoenas
• Support proactive engagement with regulators and industry associations on emerging marketplace and consumer protection issues
• Partner with Product, Operations, and Communications to ensure consistent messaging and mitigation of litigation and enforcement risk
• Provide guidance on new product launches and strategic initiatives with potential litigation or regulatory implications
• Build and mentor a high-performing team focused on investigations, discovery, and dispute management
• Drive continuous improvement in how Whatnot handles regulatory responses, investigations, and litigation strategy