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$235,000 – $372,000
Listed on Motive’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Motive seeks an experienced litigation attorney to build and lead their in-house litigation function, handling complex disputes across IP, trade secrets, and competitive matters while advising leadership on legal strategy. This role suits a seasoned litigator from a top firm who wants to move in-house at a growth-stage tech company and shape a litigation practice from the ground up.
Our summary, not Motive’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- US-licensed attorney
- 10+ years litigation experience
- Top-tier litigation firm background
- Complex IP and trade secret dispute expertise
- Trial experience including dispositive motions and witness examination
- Litigation strategy expertise across all phases from pre-suit through appeal
- Outside counsel management experience
- Litigation budget management
Nice to have
- In-house experience at high-growth technology company
- Public company litigation experience including financial reporting and governance matters
- AI-first perspective with interest in AI-driven tools