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Overview Netflix seeks an experienced U.S.-based attorney to join its internal general litigation team as Principal Counsel, Litigation. This role focuses on handling litigation matters and providing pre-litigation counseling across topics. The general litigation team's work includes advising on all litigation facing the company except for patent and employment litigation — contracts, copyright, trademark, defamation, right of publicity, real estate, bankruptcy, subpoenas, personal injury and more. The role is primarily focused on United States-based litigation, but issues often cross borders, so an appreciation for thinking globally and working with partners from around the world will be key. This role is headquartered in Los Angeles and reports to the Senior Director on the general litigation team. Responsibilities This role involves close and ongoing collaboration with legal and business executives across the company, including series and film production, licensing, consumer products and merchandising, live events, corporate, real estate, games, advertising and product. The successful candidate will provide guidance on litigation risk and management and handle a wide range of matters, with an emphasis on pre-litigation counseling and strategic problem solving. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple internal resources handling cutting-edge legal issues. Qualifications The successful candidate will have eight (8) to twelve (12) years of meaningful content litigation experience (either as outside counsel or a combination of outside counsel and in-house experience). Direct handling of entertainment litigation matters, extensive experience writing and editing briefs, hands-on witness preparation, a knowledge of and love for litigation, and a desire to join a team that performs top-tier work are necessary for this position. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where strong judgment is applied amidst ambiguity, and where passion, innovation and curiosity are required. This is a cross-functional role, so strong collaboration, the ability to listen, and a desire to make everyone around you better are necessary. The Successful Candidate Will Also Possess The Following: Strong business acumen. Clear, concise communication skills. Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical capabilities and judgment. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively, think practically and be solution-oriented. Willingness to tackle matters outside your area of expertise. Wicked sense of humor. J.D. and membership in good standing in at least one state bar. Compensation and Benefits Our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. The range for this role is $180,000 - $690,000, determined based on market indicators, job family, background, skills, and experience. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including health plans, mental health support, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, stock option program, disability programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family-forming benefits, and life and serious injury benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here. Culture and Inclusion Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Inclusion is a Netflix value and the company strives to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner. We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service. #J-18808-Ljbffr Netflix

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