Perplexity
Director, Litigation
$275K–$375K
San Francisco · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Experience
- At least 15+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience handling complex commercial litigation.
- Education
- JD
About the job
Manage high-stakes litigation and pre-litigation disputes involving Perplexity’s AI products, advise teams on legal risk, and build the company’s litigation function.
What you'll do
- Manage disputes through all phases and develop case strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Advise AI, product, and engineering teams on litigation risks; respond to regulatory inquiries and investigations.
- Manage outside counsel and build scalable litigation processes, policies, and tools.
What they ask for
- JD and active membership in good standing with a US state bar.
- At least 15+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience handling complex commercial litigation.
- Deep knowledge of litigation practice and procedure, with a demonstrated history of strong outcomes and effective case execution.
- Strong business judgment, communication, analytical, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- California bar membership.
- Experience representing emerging technology companies, handling AI-related copyright or privacy litigation, regulatory matters, or building a litigation function.
Pay
$275K – $375K (base salary)
AI focus
Manage litigation and pre-litigation disputes related to the AI answer engine, models, and technologies; advise on legal risks involving AI products and services.
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