Grindr
Overview
Litigation Counsel role at Grindr. Base pay and location
Base pay range: $193,500.00/yr - $238,500.00/yr This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles or Bay Area offices and will require in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays. What’s so interesting about this role?
Managing Grindr’s (NYSE: GRND) litigation portfolio offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of technology, privacy, free expression, and LGBTQ+ rights. As a global platform with a highly engaged community, Grindr faces high-stakes legal challenges across U.S. and international jurisdictions. This role allows you to shape litigation strategy, protect the Grindr brand, and contribute to a mission-driven company that connects and empowers millions of LGBTQ+ people worldwide. You will lead a critical area of our legal portfolio, serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders including executives, and provide counseling to mitigate future legal risks. There may be opportunities to expand into other areas of our legal work over time. What’s the job?
Manage and oversee a wide variety of litigation matters, including commercial, employment, intellectual property, privacy, user-harm, and consumer protection disputes. Serve as primary liaison with external counsel, driving case strategy, budgeting, and efficient resolution of disputes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Product, Trust & Safety, Privacy, and Communications—to assess legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate litigation exposure. Advise internal teams on pre-litigation disputes, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations. Lead efforts to identify trends and recurring legal issues to improve policies, practices, and compliance. Report to the VP of Legal. What We'll Love About You
JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 7+ years of litigation experience, with at least 3 years at a top-tier law firm; in-house experience at a consumer technology company strongly preferred. Substantial experience managing complex litigation, regulatory investigations, and dispute resolution. Strong knowledge of privacy, platform liability, IP, and/or consumer protection issues is a plus. Excellent judgment, communication and leadership skills, and ability to provide clear, pragmatic guidance in fast-moving situations. Comfortable contributing hands-on to daily execution and proactively managing multiple priorities in a lean, high-performing environment. Ability to build strong relationships with internal cross-functional partners. What You'll Love About Us
Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket and aims to impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people worldwide. Family Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and partial coverage for dependents. Retirement Savings: Generous 401K with 6% match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Compensation: Industry-competitive pay and eligibility for bonus and equity programs. Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Gender-affirming offerings with significant coverage, access to Included Health, and related support. Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation, stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting; onsite meals; travel and leisure stipend. About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer. To learn how we handle personal data of applicants, see our Employee and Candidate Privacy Policy. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer
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Litigation Counsel role at Grindr. Base pay and location
Base pay range: $193,500.00/yr - $238,500.00/yr This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles or Bay Area offices and will require in-office presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays. What’s so interesting about this role?
Managing Grindr’s (NYSE: GRND) litigation portfolio offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues at the intersection of technology, privacy, free expression, and LGBTQ+ rights. As a global platform with a highly engaged community, Grindr faces high-stakes legal challenges across U.S. and international jurisdictions. This role allows you to shape litigation strategy, protect the Grindr brand, and contribute to a mission-driven company that connects and empowers millions of LGBTQ+ people worldwide. You will lead a critical area of our legal portfolio, serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders including executives, and provide counseling to mitigate future legal risks. There may be opportunities to expand into other areas of our legal work over time. What’s the job?
Manage and oversee a wide variety of litigation matters, including commercial, employment, intellectual property, privacy, user-harm, and consumer protection disputes. Serve as primary liaison with external counsel, driving case strategy, budgeting, and efficient resolution of disputes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Product, Trust & Safety, Privacy, and Communications—to assess legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate litigation exposure. Advise internal teams on pre-litigation disputes, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations. Lead efforts to identify trends and recurring legal issues to improve policies, practices, and compliance. Report to the VP of Legal. What We'll Love About You
JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 7+ years of litigation experience, with at least 3 years at a top-tier law firm; in-house experience at a consumer technology company strongly preferred. Substantial experience managing complex litigation, regulatory investigations, and dispute resolution. Strong knowledge of privacy, platform liability, IP, and/or consumer protection issues is a plus. Excellent judgment, communication and leadership skills, and ability to provide clear, pragmatic guidance in fast-moving situations. Comfortable contributing hands-on to daily execution and proactively managing multiple priorities in a lean, high-performing environment. Ability to build strong relationships with internal cross-functional partners. What You'll Love About Us
Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket and aims to impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people worldwide. Family Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and partial coverage for dependents. Retirement Savings: Generous 401K with 6% match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Compensation: Industry-competitive pay and eligibility for bonus and equity programs. Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Gender-affirming offerings with significant coverage, access to Included Health, and related support. Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation, stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting; onsite meals; travel and leisure stipend. About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer. To learn how we handle personal data of applicants, see our Employee and Candidate Privacy Policy. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer
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