Senior Litigation Counsel

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company in 2021, Lime has powered 350+ million electric bike and scooter rides in 200+ cities on 5 continents, saving an estimated 75+ million car trips. Learn more about how we help the world #RideGreen at li.me!
We are looking for an outstanding attorney to join our growing team as Litigation Counsel. You will manage a variety of personal injury, product, and business litigation at one of the fastest growing startups in history. A critical element of this role will be to drive strategy with  outside counsel to mitigate exposure to Lime.  If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a foundational member of the Legal Team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What you’ll do:

• Anticipate and address legal risks in business-centric ways by developing strategies to solve problems, while strengthening partnerships and business objectives
• Lead on driving strategy on litigated cases & overall governance of outside counsel to ensure cost-efficient case management
• Direct the analysis of claims in stages of pre-litigation and litigation to assess liability and damage exposure
• Build & implement effective litigation strategies, including discovery and early settlement resolution when warranted
• Guide the litigation team on setting annual defense budgets and exposure reserves
• Represent the company in mediations and court hearings. Attend arbitrations and trials as needed
• Review and revise motions drafted by outside counsel with some drafting required in house as needed
• Develop strategy for identifying and preparing for corporate witness depositions; Lead the collection of information internally and cross-functionally & prepare final drafts to discovery
• Lead litigation team on cross-functional collaborations, including partnering with Trust & Safety + Claims team to enhance litigation processes and build mitigation processes
• Additional responsibilities as needed

About you:

• Minimum 8 years of solid experience in litigating general liability claims; strong preference for candidates with experience in product liability litigation
• Preference for those who have held similar in-house roles with an established company
• Significant experience managing cases through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution, and arbitration or trial
• Solid case evaluation abilities and critical thinking skills
• Mediation, discovery, and motion practice experience required
• The successful candidate will be inquisitive, enthusiastic about technology, enjoy working hard and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations
• Passion for Lime and our mission
• Ability to work well under pressure with diligence, organization, and minimal supervision
• Provide practical, business-centric advice to clients
• Team player and able to work collaboratively and independently
• Multi-state and international experience a plus

 In accordance with Colorado State Law, if the candidate selected for this job resides in Colorado, the anticipated minimum salary will be $144,000.00 plus bonus and equity (when eligible), as well as benefits. Exact salary will ultimately depend on the candidate’s qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for a variable bonus based on a combination of management discretion and employee performance.
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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.
Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.