Senior Director, Litigation & Employment Counsel
Posted on January 22, 2026 (about 5 hours ago)
Senior Director, Litigation & Employment Counsel
Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality using the Oura Ring and its connected app. We help millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.
Role overview
Reporting to the VP of Legal, this role will serve as Senior Director of Litigation and Employment and be a key member of Oura’s Legal Team. The Senior Director will partner closely with the People team and other cross-functional leaders to support Oura as the company grows and scales. Preferred location is San Francisco Bay Area; remote candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage a variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters from start to finish, including budgets, litigation holds, discovery and document production, subpoenas, and development of litigation strategies.
- Direct and oversee outside counsel and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, efficiency, and excellence in execution.
- Build internal litigation processes, policies, and tools that scale with company growth.
- Maintain communication with insurance carriers and external partners for coordinated responses to claims.
- Advise the People team on U.S. employment law matters, including hiring, performance management, leave and accommodations, exempt/non-exempt classifications, and workplace investigations.
- Draft and review employment-related documentation such as offer letters, contractor agreements, separation agreements, and employment and benefits policies.
- Partner with People and other teams to design and implement training and guidance; handle agency matters (EEOC, DOL, NLRB, OSHA, and state agencies) from intake through resolution.
- Support the global HR team and serve as a senior strategic leader to shape company-wide risk strategy while also driving key initiatives and resolving complex matters personally.
- Lead through influence and act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing clear, business-oriented judgment in high-stakes or sensitive matters.
Qualifications
- 10+ years combined law firm and in-house experience with a strong focus on civil litigation and employment counseling.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and current active license to practice law in California.
- Substantial, hands-on courtroom experience, including first-chair responsibility for trials, hearings, and arbitrations, and extensive deposition experience.
- Proven experience managing and resolving litigation matters and overseeing outside counsel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and strong litigation drafting skills; strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits and compensation
Oura offers competitive salary and equity packages, health, dental and vision insurance, mental health resources, an Oura Ring for employees, employee discounts, paid time off, paid sick and parental leave, and other benefits.
Salary ranges (US, market-based by region):
- Region 1 $232,000 - $273,000
- Region 2 $212,500 - $250,000
- Region 3 $191,250 - $225,000
Other information
We are not considering candidates residing in the following states: Alaska (AK), Delaware (DE), Iowa (IA), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Nebraska (NE), South Dakota (SD), Vermont (VT), West Virginia (WV), and Wisconsin (WI).
Oura is an equal opportunity workplace and celebrates diversity. We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the interview process and employment.
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How to apply
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Application details
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