Senior Corporate Counsel, Employment & Litigation

Abridge

Senior Corporate Counsel responsible for litigation and employment law at Abridge. Advise teams on legal issues and develop compliance strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $188,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively advise on and drive a wide range of litigation and pre-litigation matters, partnering with internal teams on fact-finding, demand letter responses, and third-party information requests.
Manage and oversee outside counsel and insurance providers, to deliver favorable outcomes while effectively managing costs.
Oversee subpoena requests with a pragmatic approach that balances speed, rigor, and practicality.
Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate legal risks, developing litigation strategies aligned with business priorities.
Serve as a trusted advisor on employment law issues across the full employee lifecycle — including hiring, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, terminations, workplace investigations, restrictive covenants, wage and hour, and privacy.
Review, draft, and consult on employment-related agreements, including offer letters and separation agreements.
Support the development of templates, policies, and procedures that promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the successful execution of significant projects and initiatives, including by contributing to M&A employment and benefits matters (diligence, offer documents, integration activities).
Partner with People team functions and internal stakeholders to develop scalable, risk-based solutions that identify areas of risk and opportunity and drive business outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for Abridge's mission and the energy to support fast-moving product and operational teams.
J.D. required, with active standing in at least one U.S. state bar (California preferred).
7+ years of combined legal experience handling litigation, investigations, and employment matters, including in-house experience at a technology company and/or a top-tier law firm.
Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local employment laws, with genuine curiosity about new areas of law and business.
Proven ability to balance risk and opportunity, thinking creatively to enable smart, practical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and sound business judgment, with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal counterparts.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a high volume of projects, shifting priorities, and competing demands with composure and strong organizational skills.
A collaborative, low-ego team player who thrives on working cross-functionally and building trusted relationships across the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees
Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.
Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.
Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.
401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.
Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage.
Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.
Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.
... and much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationemployment lawfact-findingdrafting agreementsrisk analysiscompliancesubpoena managementM&A employment mattersproject managementlegal research

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillscollaborationproblem-solvingcreativitybusiness judgmentrelationship buildingadaptabilityindependenceteam player

Certifications

J.D.active state bar membership