General Counsel (Contingency Basis) - High-Stakes Complex Litigation

Mika Meyers PLC; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent live entertainment venue in Southern California seeks a highly motivated General Counsel to manage ongoing significant litigation against a dominant industry player. This role offers the chance to lead high-profile cases, challenge the status quo, and directly impact the future of independent businesses in a results-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in California is mandatory.
• Recent law school graduate (2020-2024 J.D. preferred).
• Strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead counsel for litigation matters related to complex commercial claims.
• Develop and execute a strategic litigation plan in collaboration with company leadership.
• Manage all phases of complex litigation, from discovery through trial preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

A prominent and long-standing independent live entertainment venue, based in Southern California, is seeking a highly motivated and independent attorney to serve as its General Counsel on a strict contingency basis. We are actively engaged in a significant litigation lawsuits, including against a dominant player in the live entertainment industry.

This is an exceptional and career-defining opportunity for a driven attorney to assume lead counsel responsibilities in a high-profile case. We are seeking an individual eager to challenge an industry giant, build a formidable reputation in the legal community, and directly impact the future of independent businesses. This role offers an oppurtunity to lead litigation strategy and carries the potential for substantial financial upside upon a successful outcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead counsel for all litigation matters related to the ongoing and complex commercial claims.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research, analysis, and discovery.
• Draft, file, and manage all necessary legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Manage all phases of complex litigation, from discovery and depositions through motion practice, trial preparation if need be
• Develop and execute a strategic litigation plan in close collaboration with company leadership.
• Represent the company in all court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations in Southern California.
• Provide sound legal counsel and guidance on related business matters as they arise during the course of litigation.

• Active license to practice law in the State of California is mandatory.
• A recent law school graduate (2020-2024 J.D. preferred)
• Strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills are paramount.
• A deep understanding of or demonstrated keen interest in unfair competition, business law, and commercial litigation.
• Highly ambitious, self-starting, and confident in the ability to independently manage and drive a significant case.
• Outstanding oral communication, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to take initiative, manage a demanding caseload, and thrive in a results-oriented environment.