Corporate Counsel (Litigation)

• We are looking for an attorney to join Snowflake’s Legal team as Corporate Counsel - Litigation
• In this role, you will support and manage a variety of litigation and dispute matters, advise the business on litigation risk, and help build and improve the processes that keep our litigation function running effectively
• This role will report to the Director, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation and is an in-person role based in Menlo Park, CA or Atlanta, GA. This is not a remote position
• Working collaboratively with our Legal team, outside counsel, and cross-functional stakeholders, support and manage disputes and litigation matters across their full lifecycle — from initial case assessment through resolution
• Review and advise on litigation-related contractual provisions in commercial agreements, including dispute resolution, governing law, venue, arbitration, limitation of liability, and indemnification clauses
• Manage and coordinate responses to subpoenas, garnishment orders, domestic relations orders, statutory requests for information, and requests from government and law enforcement agencies
• 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
• Support bankruptcy-related matters, including responses to proofs of claim, adversary proceedings, preference demand letters, and creditor inquiries
• Assist with internal investigations on matters involving legal risks to Snowflake, coordinating with the People team, Security organization, and other relevant functions as needed
• Partner with outside counsel on discovery, motion practice, and litigation strategy
• Assist in developing and improving scalable processes and procedures for the handling of litigation matters, including litigation holds, matter tracking, and document management
• Help develop and maintain internal resources, templates, and playbooks to support consistent and efficient litigation management across the team

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Health savings accounts
• Robust retirement plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Weekly online lunch and learns
• Virtual workout classes
• Ergonomic work-from-home equipment
• On-demand mental health and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits and family planning resources
• Generous time-off and various leave plans
• Onsite and Remote Work
• Employee discounts and pre-tax selections
• New hire equity + Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Quarterly bonus or commission program- Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, with substantive litigation experience at a law firm, in-house, or both
• Familiarity with commercial disputes and contractual dispute resolution provisions; exposure to bankruptcy matters is a plus
• Experience managing or supporting responses to subpoenas and government inquiries preferred
• 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
• Ability to explain complicated legal concepts in plain language
• Strong organizational skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Sense of humor and genuine passion for the work
• Low ego and an attitude that no project is too big or too small