Description:

We are looking for an experienced attorney to join Snowflake's Legal team as Director, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of litigation matters, serve as a trusted partner and advisor to the business, leverage artificial intelligence to enhance the way we get work done, and supervise one in-house litigation counsel. This role will report to Snowflake's Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - Employment & Litigation. This is an in-person role based in Menlo Park, CA or Atlanta, GA. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities:
Litigation Management and Advising

Working collaboratively with our Legal team, outside counsel, and cross-functional stakeholders, manage disputes and litigation matters across their full lifecycle — from initial case assessment through resolution.
Lead and manage internal investigations on matters involving legal risks to Snowflake, including coordinating with the People team, Security organization, and other relevant functions.
Manage and coordinate responses to subpoenas, garnishment orders, domestic relations orders, statutory requests for information, and requests from government and law enforcement agencies.
Review and advise on litigation-related contractual provisions in commercial agreements, including dispute resolution, governing law, venue, arbitration, limitation of liability, and indemnification clauses.
Advise business stakeholders on litigation risks and issues involved in business disputes; pragmatically weigh legal risks and benefits of complex situations and propose practical, business-oriented solutions with tact and maturity.
Manage outside counsel relationships, including matter staffing, billing review, and strategic direction of litigation.
Partner with privacy counsel and other specialists on disputes involving data, security, or regulatory matters.

Process & Infrastructure

Lead efforts to create, improve, and scale processes and procedures related to the handling of litigation matters for a rapidly growing, global company, including litigation hold protocols, matter tracking, reporting, and knowledge management.
Partner with legal operations on litigation-related technology, data, and workflow improvements.
Develop and maintain internal resources, templates, and playbooks to support consistent and efficient litigation management.

Requirements:

JD from an accredited law school, active membership in at least one state bar, and ability to practice in the jurisdiction in which this position is located.
Minimum of 8 years of legal experience, with substantive in-house litigation management and law firm experience; people management experience a plus.
Proven experience managing complex litigation matters; class action experience a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel, control litigation budgets, and set case strategy.
Experience conducting and coordinating internal investigations.
Experience managing responses to subpoenas and government/law enforcement inquiries.
Ability to explain complicated legal concepts in plain language.
Strong organizational skills, exceptional judgment, and comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Fosters team collaboration through high-quality work, a positive attitude, and clear, solution-focused communication.