Gopuff is seeking a Senior Counsel, Employment & Litigation to join our Legal team at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth. This role will report to the VP, Legal and have significant exposure to the General Counsel and senior leadership on important, high-impact matters.
The Senior Counsel will take meaningful ownership of the day-to-day management and strategy of the company’s litigation docket and employment counseling, including advising on independent contractor compliance and related workforce issues, while also having the opportunity to work across a range of legal areas, including commercial contracting, product counseling, and other strategic initiatives that support a fast-moving, consumer-facing business.
This is a highly visible role for a self-starter who thrives with autonomy, values real responsibility, and is motivated by the opportunity to meaningfully accelerate professional growth by building the breadth of experience, judgment, and business partnership skills foundational to senior legal leadership roles.
Why This Role
This role offers end-to-end ownership of the litigation function and core employment matters, significant visibility, and exposure to complex and evolving legal issues in a fast-moving business. For the right candidate, it provides an opportunity to accelerate professional growth, develop broad legal judgment, expand into generalist legal areas over time, and make a tangible impact while working alongside a collaborative and high-performing Legal team.
Culture & Team
This is a lean, collaborative Legal team that values ownership, accountability, and sound judgment. Team members are trusted to operate independently, take initiative, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. We work closely together, support one another, and hold ourselves to high standards, with an emphasis on thoughtful execution, clear communication, and professionalism.
This team is built for lawyers who take pride in their work, want to be deeply engaged in the business, and are motivated by responsibility, impact, and continuous growth.
Employment & Commercial Litigation Ownership
Own and lead the company’s full litigation docket, including a substantial employment litigation portfolio and responsibility for all commercial and other litigation matters
Serve as lead in-house counsel on litigation matters, owning strategy from intake through resolution and directing outside counsel on case posture, discovery, motion practice, settlement strategy, and outcomes
Handle appropriate matters directly in-house, including pre-litigation disputes, demand responses, and settlement negotiations, while exercising sound judgment on when to engage outside counsel
Act as the primary internal point of contact for litigated matters, coordinating closely with internal stakeholders
Partner closely with the VP, Legal on significant, complex, or high-risk matters, escalating issues and aligning on strategy as appropriate
Provide practical, business-oriented employment counseling to HR, Operations, and other stakeholders on day-to-day matters, including performance management, investigations, accommodations, leaves, terminations, wage-and-hour, and compliance issues
Advise the business on independent contractor and gig economy workforce issues, including classification, policy development, risk assessment, and evolving legal requirements, in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
Partner with business leaders to deliver timely, actionable guidance that balances legal risk with operational needs
Litigation Portfolio Strategy & Management
Own the strategic and operational management of the litigation function, ensuring matters across the docket are appropriately prioritized, resourced, and aligned with business objectives
Manage outside counsel relationships, including selection, scoping, performance management, and cost control
Partner with the VP, Legal on litigation budgets, forecasting, and spend management, supporting thoughtful allocation of resources and cost discipline
Develop and maintain litigation data, analytics, and reporting, in collaboration with the VP, Legal, to provide regular updates and insights to the General Counsel and senior leadership
Identify trends, systemic risks, and recurring issues across the docket and drive preventative and risk-mitigation strategies
Help build and refine litigation processes, playbooks, and reporting to support informed decision-making and leadership visibility
Broader Legal & Generalist Work
Support commercial contracting and other business agreements as needed, applying sound legal and business judgment to manage risk in partnership with cross-functional teams
Provide product and operational counseling on new initiatives, features, and evolving business models, in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders
Collaborate with senior legal leadership on high-impact and novel matters, including regulatory, litigation, and strategic issues in the gig economy and independent contractor space
Take ownership of discrete projects from inception through execution, often helping build structure or process in evolving areas of the business
Who You Are
5–10+ years of relevant legal experience
Strong preference for candidates with significant litigation experience, including employment litigation, combined with employment counseling experience
Demonstrated ability to manage matters independently and supervise outside counsel
Experience managing multiple litigation matters simultaneously and exercising sound judgment around prioritization, escalation, and resource allocation
Experience with independent contractor, gig economy, or worker classification issues is a plus
Exposure to additional practice areas (e.g., commercial contracts, corporate, real estate, product, or regulatory) is highly valued
We recognize this role spans multiple areas of practice. Candidates may come from a primarily employment litigation background or a primarily commercial litigation background, and we are open to strong litigators who are excited to build depth across both. While experience with employment law and counseling is highly valued, we are equally focused on judgment, ownership mindset, and the ability to learn new areas quickly.
We are also open to exceptional candidates from broader corporate or generalist backgrounds who bring strong legal judgment, demonstrated ownership mindset, and meaningful exposure to litigation basics, and who are excited to lean into a litigation-heavy role with appropriate support and mentorship.
Regardless of background, this role requires comfort owning complex matters, working closely with outside counsel, and exercising sound judgment on litigation strategy and risk.
How You Work
A self-starter who identifies issues and takes initiative
Highly organized, communicative, and effective at managing multiple workstreams with minimal oversight
Resourceful, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented, with strong judgment and follow-through
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where needed
Business-minded and able to translate legal risk into clear, actionable guidance
Collaborative, team-oriented, and supportive of colleagues
Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school
Admitted and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
Hybrid position with 3 days in office at our Spring Garden HQ
Compensation
Gopuff pays employees based on market pricing and pay may vary depending on your location. The salary range below reflects what we’d reasonably expect to pay candidates. A candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Exceptions may be made for exceptional individuals. For additional information on this role’s compensation package, please reach out to the designated recruiter for this role.
This role is eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus and participation in Gopuff’s equity incentive plan.
Base Salary Range: $180,000 - $225,000
Benefits Overview
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
HSA or FSA eligibility
Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Fitness Reimbursement Program
25% employee discount & FAM Membership
Flexible PTO
Group Life Insurance
EAP through AllOne Health (formerly Carebridge)
Additional Information
The only predictable thing about life is that it’s wildly unpredictable. That’s where we come in. When life does what it does best, customers turn to Gopuff to deliver their everyday essentials, and to get through their day & night, work day and weekend.
We’re assembling a team of thinkers, dreamers & risk-takers...the kind of people who know the value of peace of mind in an unpredictable world. (And people who love snacks.)
Like what you’re hearing? Welcome to Gopuff.
#LI-GOPUFF
The Gopuff Fam is committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Questi cookie sono necessari per il funzionamento del sito e non possono essere disattivati nei nostri sistemi. È possibile impostare il proprio browser in modo da bloccare questi cookie, ma alcune parti del sito potrebbero non funzionare.
Sicurezza
Esperienza dell'utente
Cookie orientati al gruppo target
Questi cookie sono impostati attraverso il nostro sito web dai nostri partner pubblicitari. Possono essere utilizzati da queste aziende per profilare i vostri interessi e mostrarvi pubblicità pertinenti altrove.
Google Analytics
Google Ads
Utilizziamo i cookie
🍪
Il nostro sito web utilizza i cookie e tecnologie simili per personalizzare i contenuti, ottimizzare l'esperienza dell'utente e per indvidualizzare e valutare la pubblicità. Facendo clic su Ok o attivando un'opzione nelle impostazioni dei cookie, l'utente accetta questo.
Le migliori offerte di lavoro da remoto via e-mail
Unisciti alle oltre 5'000+ persone che ricevono notifiche settimanali sulle offerte di lavoro da remoto!
