Legal Counsel, Litigation

ServiceTitan; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Company-paid benefits

Job summary

ServiceTitan is seeking a Legal Counsel, Litigation to manage disputes and litigation-related processes as the company grows. This remote role reports to the Associate General Counsel (Employment & Litigation) and collaborates with teams across the Pacific time zone.

You will handle pre-suit to resolution matters, defend complex litigation and class actions, and advise business leaders on risk and strategy while helping scale our dispute workflows and templates.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar in at least one US state.
• 4–6 years of litigation attorney experience.
• Experience managing a docket of commercial disputes including pleadings and discovery.
• Experience defending complex litigation including class actions.
• Strong writing, judgment, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage disputes from pre-suit to resolution with outside counsel as needed.
• Defend complex litigation including consumer, trade secrets, IP matters, and class actions.
• Advise leaders on dispute strategy and risk with early assessment.
• Develop scalable litigation processes, playbooks, and templates.
• Support employment matters with People team and senior counsel.
• Coordinate subpoenas and data collection with internal teams.
• Oversee litigation holds with the Lead Litigation Paralegal.

Skills

Litigation experience

Class action defense

Legal writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Project management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission (US state)

Tools

E-discovery tools

Legal tech adoption

Job description

Ready to be a Titan?

At ServiceTitan we are on a mission to be the operating system of the trades.

ServiceTitan is looking for a

Legal Counsel, Litigation

to help the company manage disputes and litigation-related processes efficiently as it grows.

This position will report to the Associate General Counsel (Employment & Litigation).

This position will have a front-line role, handling commercial disputes, complex litigation, and third-party subpoenas, and supporting the Senior Employment Counsel on employment matters.

While our headquarters are in Glendale, CA, this is a remote role.

The position requires regular collaboration with teams and stakeholders based in the Pacific time zone.

Flexibility to support Pacific Time business hours is expected, regardless of your location.

This is an ideal position for candidates who enjoy building practical solutions to resolve disputes efficiently and who are comfortable balancing a varied docket on firm deadlines.

What you'll do:

• Manage a range of disputes and litigation matters from pre-suit demand through resolution, including case strategy, pleadings, motion practice, discovery, mediation, and trial preparation, working with outside counsel as appropriate.
• Manage and support the defense of complex litigation, such as consumer, class action, trade secrets, privacy, or intellectual property matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify litigation risk early and build practical, preventive solutions.
• Advise business leaders on dispute strategy and risk, including early case assessment and resolution options.
• Drive continuous improvement and scalability of litigation and dispute processes, including playbooks, templates, and outside counsel management, as our business grows.
• Partner with the Senior Employment Counsel to provide employment advice and counsel to the People team and business leaders, including on separations, leaves and accommodations, wage-and-hour compliance, workplace investigations, and policies.
• Support the Senior Employment Counsel handling pre-litigation employment matters, agency charges, and employment-related litigation as assigned.
• Respond to third-party subpoenas and other legal processes, including reviewing for validity and scope, coordinating data collection with engineering and other internal teams, and overseeing production.
• Partner with the Lead Litigation Paralegal to support litigation holds, discovery, and efficient case management.
• Monitor and manage bankruptcy matters involving customers, vendors, and partners, including tracking filings, evaluating preference exposure and stay issues, and coordinating with outside bankruptcy counsel.
• Support public company reporting on litigation, including loss contingency assessments, quarterly litigation reporting, and audit letter responses.

What you'll bring:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience as a practicing litigation attorney
• Litigation experience at a top tier law firm
• Experience managing a docket of commercial disputes, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and settlement negotiation
• Experience defending complex litigation and class actions
• Excellent legal writing and drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail; candidates must demonstrate a consistent track record of producing accurate, polished work product with minimal errors
• Excellent legal and business judgment, including the ability to weigh litigation risk against business priorities and recommend practical outcomes
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams and advising executives
• Strong project management experience with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering extraordinary results on time
• Reliability and professionalism during high-pressure periods, including competing deadlines and time-sensitive matters
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and current member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar
• General working knowledge of e-discovery and legal hold practices and comfort adopting legal technology and AI tools to scale litigation and subpoena workflows
• Proven ability to operate with a high degree of independence, manage competing priorities without close supervision, and exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations; a proactive, driven, and adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment

Preferred qualifications:

• In addition to law firm experience, in-house litigation experience is a plus, particularly within the technology industry
• Experience with employment litigation, arbitration, or agency charge response (including wage-and-hour, discrimination, and retaliation claims); California employment law experience is a plus
• Experience responding to subpoenas and other third-party discovery
• Working knowledge of bankruptcy, or a demonstrated ability to learn it quickly
• Experience managing outside counsel and litigation budgets is a plus

Be Human With Us:

Being human isn’t about checking every box on a list. It’s about the experiences we have, people we meet, and the perspectives we share. So, if you have the skills but are hesitant to apply because of your background, apply anyway.

We need amazing people like you to help us challenge the conventional and think differently about the problems that we’re solving. We’re in this together. Come be human, with us.

Use of AI Technology:

We use technology, including automated and AI-assisted tools, to support certain aspects of our recruitment process. These tools are designed to improve efficiency and enhance the candidate experience. AI tools are not used to make hiring decisions; all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

What We Offer:

• Flextime, recognition, and support for autonomous work
• Flexible time off with ample learning and development opportunities to continue growing your career. We offer a comprehensive onboarding program, leadership training for Titans at all levels, and other programs and events. Great work is rewarded through Bonusly, peer-nominated awards, and more.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision (with 100% employer paid options and 90% coverage for dependents), FSA and HSA, 401k match, and telehealth options including memberships to One Medical.
• Parental leave and support, up to $20k in fertility services (i.e. IUI and IVF), surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement, on demand maternity support through Maven Maternity, free breast milk shipping through Maven Milk, pet insurance, legal advisory services, financial planning tools, and more.

Holistic health and wellness benefits:

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision (with 100% employer paid options and 90% coverage for dependents), FSA and HSA, 401k match, and telehealth options including memberships to One Medical.

Support for Titans at all stages of life:

• Parental leave and support, up to $20k in fertility services (i.e. IUI and IVF), surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement, on demand maternity support through Maven Maternity, free breast milk shipping through Maven Milk, pet insurance, legal advisory services, financial planning tools, and more.

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We do not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

ServiceTitan is committed to fair and equitable compensation for all of our employees. We thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation, which may change over time. We comply with all applicable minimum wage laws.

For candidates in the United States, the good faith salary ranges estimate for this role is

Zone 1: $147,600 USD - $221,400 USD Applicable for: CA, CT, DC, MD, MA, NJ, NY, VA, and WA

Zone 2: $137,900 USD - $206,900 USD Applicable for: All other US locations.

International Compensation for candidates residing outside the United States will vary by location and will be discussed during the hiring process. Actual compensation within a range is determined by factors including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and performance. In addition to base salary, our total compensation package includes an annual bonus, equity, and a holistic suite of benefits.