Managing Counsel, Employment, Disputes, & Litigation

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly policy

Leadership role in legal function

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Managing Counsel to lead a global disputes and litigation function with a strong emphasis on employment matters, while also handling commercial and IP issues. The role partners with senior leadership to shape strategy, assess risk, and guide practical legal decisions across jurisdictions.

The position combines hands-on legal leadership, outside counsel oversight, and team management in a fast-paced environment. Remote work in the United States is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience in employment law, with both law firm and in-house experience; Am Law 100 firm experience preferred.
• In-house experience overseeing disputes and litigation across employment, commercial, and IP matters.
• Proven people-management experience, including direct management of a team of at least three individuals.
• Significant knowledge of employment law frameworks in at least one non-U.S. jurisdiction (UK, EU, Canada, or Australia).
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the global disputes and litigation docket across all subject areas.
• Serve as the primary contact for incoming claims and determine case strategy.
• Engage and oversee outside counsel, including budget and performance management.
• Evaluate and recommend settlement strategies in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Manage employment-related disputes, including administrative charges and civil litigation.
• Maintain the enterprise disputes docket and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Oversee matter intake, legal hold administration, and discovery processes.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation management

Outside counsel oversight

Team leadership

Budget management

Global disputes

IP and commercial matters

Bar admission

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Managing Counsel, Employment, Disputes, & Litigation to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will lead a global disputes and litigation function with a strong emphasis on employment matters, while also handling commercial and intellectual property issues. You will partner closely with senior leadership to shape case strategy, assess risk, and guide practical legal decisions that support the business across multiple jurisdictions. The position combines hands‑on legal leadership, outside counsel oversight, and team management in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $160,000 – $201,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the global disputes and litigation docket across all subject areas
• Serve as the primary contact for incoming claims and determine case strategy
• Engage and oversee outside counsel, including budget and performance management
• Evaluate and recommend settlement strategies in collaboration with senior leadership
• Manage employment‑related disputes, including administrative charges and civil litigation
• Maintain the enterprise disputes docket and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
• Oversee matter intake, legal hold administration, and discovery processes

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
• 7+ years of legal experience in employment law, with both law firm and in‑house experience; Am Law 100 firm experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing disputes and litigation across employment, commercial, and IP matters
• In‑house experience overseeing litigation dockets, including outside counsel management and budget oversight
• Proven people‑management experience, including direct management of a team of at least three individuals
• Significant knowledge of employment law frameworks in at least one non‑U.S. jurisdiction (UK, EU, Canada, or Australia)
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical legal advice in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a global disputes and litigation function
• Work in a collaborative, high‑accountability team culture
• Directly manage and develop a team, fostering professional growth
• Engage with senior leadership and influence company‑wide legal strategies
• Exposure to a diverse range of legal issues across multiple jurisdictions

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.