Role overview

WHOOP is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Litigation to lead the company’s litigation and regulatory enforcement strategy. This role supports WHOOP’s mission to unlock and inspire performance through wearable technology and data insights, operating across hardware, software, and healthcare sectors. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will oversee all litigation matters and serve as a strategic legal advisor to the business.

Key responsibilities

Manage the company’s entire litigation portfolio, including lawsuits, arbitrations, disputes, and contested matters, with authority to drive resolution while escalating matters that present significant legal, business, or reputational risks.
Develop comprehensive litigation strategy for major disputes by evaluating claims and defenses, setting strategic objectives, identifying critical decision points, and recommending litigation or settlement positions.
Deliver senior leadership with clear assessments of litigation risk, including potential exposure, outcome ranges, strategic alternatives, costs, and business implications with actionable recommendations.
Select, retain, and oversee external counsel, establishing expectations for strategy, staffing, budgets, work product quality, and responsiveness while independently evaluating their strategic recommendations.
Manage litigation budgets and spending through rigorous oversight of forecasts, staffing levels, billing practices, and exploration of alternative fee arrangements aligned with company exposure and objectives.
Lead settlement negotiations and strategy development across significant disputes, weighing legal exposure, costs, precedent risk, reputation, and operational considerations.
Oversee discovery obligations, evidence preservation, document holds, e-discovery strategy, privilege issues, and technology platforms used to manage discovery efficiently.
Conduct and oversee sensitive internal investigations as appropriate, coordinating with employment, compliance, privacy, and security specialists based on investigation scope.
Build and continuously enhance litigation processes, playbooks, and technology infrastructure to support the legal team’s ability to manage growing litigation volume as the company scales.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
Minimum seven years of legal experience in litigation, including time at a nationally recognized law firm and/or in-house legal department.
Demonstrated experience as lead or managing attorney on complex litigation matters with strong command of litigation strategy, discovery, dispositive motions, expert practice, mediation, trial preparation, settlement negotiations, and appeals.
Ability to balance legal risk against practical business considerations and deliver actionable advice in a fast-paced environment.
Proven capacity to translate complex legal issues into concise, practical guidance for senior executives and business leaders.
Experience building and improving legal processes, playbooks, and operational infrastructure to support a growing organization.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across cross-functional teams.

What makes this role worth considering

WHOOP is a rapidly scaling global business with a dynamic consumer brand spanning hardware, software, and healthcare—creating exposure to an exceptionally broad array of legal matters. As a core member of the legal team, you will serve as a strategic business partner to all company functions while managing a complex, high-impact litigation portfolio. The role offers the opportunity to influence how a fast-growing, mission-driven company navigates legal risk and operates responsibly across international markets.