Litigation Counsel, Cloudflare
$150-207k
+ Equity & Employee Stock Participation Plan. Salary benchmarked on US rates & may differ
More information about location
Web performance and security platform
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Web performance and security platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$150-207k
+ Equity & Employee Stock Participation Plan. Salary benchmarked on US rates & may differ
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help build a better Internet that is bold and ambitious.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is comfortable confronting novel legal issues in a fast paced environment, while never losing sight of Cloudflare’s core principles
- The ideal candidate has the passion to keep pace with a fast moving docket, the curiosity to dive deep into evolving technology and Internet law, and the initiative to help scale our litigation function alongside a fast growing company
- Been admitted to practice law in the US or the UK
- 4+ years PQE either in a law firm or in-house (preferably with technology companies)
- Experience litigating cases in one or more jurisdictions
- Strong communication skills and cooperative team player
- Ability to lead with empathy and understanding while embracing diverse points of view
- Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work cross-functionally, with lawyers and non-lawyers, to establish principled, thoughtful, and effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage many tasks on complex projects
- An ambitious mindset that enables you to successfully work independently and autonomously with limited guidance, but also to use good judgment and call out issues when needed
What the job involves
- As the world’s first connectivity cloud, Cloudflare helps connect and protect millions of customers globally. Everyone from individuals to the world’s largest enterprises use our unified platform of networking, security, and developer services to succeed everywhere in the world. This can sometimes make Cloudflare a target for litigation and regulation
- We’re looking for a Litigation Counsel to join our team responsible for managing litigation matters around the world
- As Litigation Counsel, you’ll work with our internal legal team, external counsel, and stakeholders across the company to handle ongoing lawsuits, respond to litigation threats, and assist in broader legal strategy
- You’ll help Cloudflare navigate a diverse set of legal issues around the globe including intellectual property, contracts and other business disputes, regulatory issues, and labor and employment matters
- Cloudflare faces complex legal issues as a result of its role as an Internet infrastructure provider, including litigation and regulation relating to customer content on our network (i.e. , “intermediary liability”)
- These cases require a strong interest in navigating challenging technical and legal issues in order to advance Cloudflare’s mission to help build a better Internet
- Work with our existing litigation team to help formulate and implement litigation strategies
- Evaluate and respond to litigation threats and legal matters in various jurisdictions around the world
- Help select, onboard, and manage outside counsel on all aspects of litigation (including factual development, briefing, hearings, trials, appeals, etc.)
- Work cross-functionally to further develop Cloudflare’s approach to intermediary liability, AI, and other emerging legal and technology issues globally
- Assist in responding to and working with government regulators and private organizations on issues relating to Cloudflare’s products and services
- Communicate with business leaders across the company about ongoing litigation and litigation threats, and provide training and resources to address future legal risks
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Cloudflare is a multi-service global network that provides web security and infrastructure, DDoS mitigation services, and a content delivery network. Founded in 2009, Cloudflare has risen to become an industry giant, with over 25 million global internet properties on its network.
Cloudflare has been responsible for a number of admirable initiatives, offering free web protection to human rights groups, journalists, artists, and US election websites. This goes some way to counteracting the flak Cloudflare has received in some circles for the controversial groups and users who use its services. This chequered history, however, has not affected its over 80% market share in the content delivery network field.
This is perhaps in part because it has proven sharp at staying abreast of the rapidly morphing tech and digital space and customer demands. For example, Cloudflare is shifting to 100% renewable energy usage to create a zero-emissions internet, and in 2020 released a feature that would help users navigate data privacy regulations by selecting where their data is stored.
And impressive third-quarter 2025 results show strong momentum, with revenue rising to $562 million from $430 million a year earlier. The company also raised its full-year guidance, underscoring confidence in continued growth. As demand for secure, cloud-based infrastructure keeps growing, Cloudflare's expanding platform and improving efficiency leave it well positioned to capture further gains in a rapidly growing market.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Competitive pay: We offer a competitive total rewards package, where every employee is an owner of our stock.
- Take-what-you-need vacation: We encourage employees to find a comfortable work-life balance by taking as many days off as they need while still being able to perform their jobs satisfactorily. (We really mean it!)
- Paid maternity & paternity leave: Our global parental leave policy allows up to sixteen paid weeks of bonding leave time for all qualifying new parents.
- Employee benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pension plans in accordance with the market practice in our locations.
- Commuter program: We are flexible about where we work and value connecting at the office. Our commuter benefits program is in place to support team members' commute to work via public transportation without the extra cost burden.
- Wellbeing: Global offerings that provide mental health, childcare and family forming support to our employees across our offices.
Company HQ
China Basin, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Lee Holloway
(Co-Founder & Lead Engineer)Lee began their career as an Engineer at Homewarehouse for a year before working at Unspam Technologies for 4 years. They co-created Project Honey Pot in 2004 and Cloudflare in March 2009, serving as Lead Engineer of both to present.
Michelle Zatlyn
(Co-Founder, President & Co-Chair)Having worked for Investor Economics and I Love Rewards for a combined 4 years, Michelle worked at Toshiba for 3 years as a Product Manager. She then co-founded Cloudflare in 2009 as COO, and has served as President since 2020. She is also a Board Member at Atlassian.
Matthew Prince
(Co-Founder & CEO)Matthew studied for an MBA at Harvard Business School before co-founding Unspam Technologies in December 2001, and Cloudflare in 2009, where he has served as CEO ever since.
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