Verizon
Verizon
Verizon is a telecommunications company serving consumers, businesses, and government organizations with wireless connectivity, broadband, fiber-optic networks, and related digital services. Its operations span mobile and fixed-line infrastructure, retail and online channels, and enterprise communications, creating opportunities for professionals working across network technology, customer services, business solutions, and other functions supporting large-scale connectivity.

Senior Litigation Counsel, Cybersecurity and Privacy

Manage Verizon litigation involving cybersecurity, privacy, SIM swaps, and commercial disputes. Lead in-house arbitrations, vendor claims, and efforts to reduce strategic litigation risk.

Description

  • Manage litigation involving cybersecurity, privacy, and consumer fraud.
  • Lead a high-volume docket of in-house SIM-swap arbitrations, from motions to compel through final hearings.
  • Review cases after resolution to identify systemic vulnerabilities and recommend process changes.
  • Work with the Information Security Office to identify security weaknesses and drive operational fixes.
  • Monitor litigation trends and metrics to forecast caseloads and support annual budgeting.
  • Pursue affirmative claims and enforce vendor indemnification and reimbursement rights.
  • Use AI tools and e-discovery platforms to prepare work products, conduct research, and reduce document review costs.
  • Assess settlement ranges and pursue cost-effective dispute resolution.
  • Advise on and manage disputes involving cybersecurity incidents, unauthorized account access, data privacy, and digital security risks.
  • Partner with Information Security and Privacy teams on vulnerabilities, regulatory and litigation trends, and operational improvements.
  • Handle pre-litigation claims across the Verizon Business Group ecosystem.
  • Manage outside counsel in disputes involving small and midsize businesses and enterprise customers.
  • Enforce vendor contracts and manage disputes with vendors, suppliers, and service providers.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree and at least six years of relevant work experience.
  • Previous litigation experience.
  • Admission to the bar and required licenses.
  • Substantial experience managing arbitrations, including drafting motions to compel and taking cases through trial or hearing.
  • Experience handling SIM-swap, unauthorized port-out, or data breach and privacy litigation.
  • Experience managing litigation or pre-dispute resolution involving enterprise business customers and complex commercial contracts.
  • Broad knowledge of cybersecurity law, data privacy regulations, unauthorized account access claims, and digital fraud risk mitigation.
  • Familiarity with AI and continuous learning tools in e-discovery workflows.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional business teams on process improvements and litigation risk reduction.
  • Experience analyzing case data to assess settlement value and project risk-adjusted costs.
  • Strong analytical reasoning and careful attention to detail.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects and a heavy caseload.
  • Sound judgment in balancing legal and business risks with a customer-focused approach.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Identity theft protection.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Group home and auto insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Up to eight company-paid holidays each year.
  • Up to six personal days each year.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Premium pay opportunities, including overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and allowances.
  • Up to 15 vacation days per year for new hires, with additional days based on service.
  • Award-winning total rewards package.

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