Litigation Counsel

Cloudflare

Litigation Counsel managing global litigation matters for Cloudflare, handling diverse legal issues in a fast paced environment. Collaborating with internal legal teams and external counsel on ongoing lawsuits and threats.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with our existing litigation team to help formulate and implement litigation strategies;
Evaluate and respond to litigation threats and legal matters in various jurisdictions around the world;
Help select, onboard, and manage outside counsel on all aspects of litigation (including factual development, briefing, hearings, trials, appeals, etc.)
Work cross-functionally to further develop Cloudflare’s approach to intermediary liability, AI, and other emerging legal and technology issues globally;
Assist in responding to and working with government regulators and private organizations on issues relating to Cloudflare’s products and services;
Communicate with business leaders across the company about ongoing litigation and litigation threats, and provide training and resources to address future legal risks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Been admitted to practice law in the US
4+ years PQE either in a law firm or in-house (preferably with technology companies)
Experience litigating cases in one or more jurisdictions
Strong communication skills and cooperative team player
Ability to lead with empathy and understanding while embracing diverse points of view
Flexibility to adapt and thrive in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cross-functionally, with lawyers and non-lawyers, to establish principled, thoughtful, and effective solutions efficiently and in an amenable manner
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage many tasks on complex projects
An ambitious mindset that enables you to successfully work independently and autonomously with limited guidance, but also to use good judgment and call out issues when needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Rx Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Global Travel Medical Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation strategieslegal matters evaluationcase litigationfactual developmentbriefinghearingstrialsappealscross-functional collaborationgovernment regulation response

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscooperative team playerempathyflexibilityadaptabilityproblem-solvingorganizational skillsprioritizationindependent workjudgment

Certifications

admitted to practice law in the US