Senior Paralegal, Risk Management & Dispute Resolution

## About the Role The Senior Paralegal role at Gitlab is a critical position that entails managing disputes, claims, and legal requests in a way that supports the business and reduces risk. As a key member of the Risk Management and Dispute Resolution team, you will be responsible for leading complex e-discovery matters and strategic legal operations projects. Your day-to-day work will involve partnering closely with in-house attorneys, paralegals, IT, and Information Security teams to handle high-stakes legal matters.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of litigation operations and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be reporting to the Senior Director of Risk Management and Dispute Resolution and will play a key role in improving how legal requests are handled across the company. Gitlab is a dynamic and innovative company that values collaboration, efficiency, and transparency. As a Senior Paralegal, you will be an integral part of the team and will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's success.

## What You Will Do - Lead complex e-discovery matters and strategic legal operations projects as the directly responsible individual.

• Operate Gitlab's e-discovery program, including legal holds, data preservation, and cross-source collection across multi-custodian matters and cloud-native environments.
• Prepare and review legal responses, including subpoena responses, discovery materials, and case documentation, at the direction of counsel.
• Develop and refine processes, playbooks, and knowledge bases that improve consistency and governance across legal operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Legal, IT, and Information Security to coordinate preservation, collection, and response workflows.
• Communicate legal risk and business considerations to senior leadership in a clear, practical way.
• Support litigation and dispute resolution work by organizing information, tracking requests, and helping teams execute against defined processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal operations metrics and benchmarks to measure performance and efficiency.

## What We Are Looking For - Experience working in a paralegal or legal operations capacity with a focus on litigation support, whether in-house, at a law firm, through an e-discovery vendor, at a managed service provider, or across a combination of environments.

• Strong understanding of e-discovery principles, including data preservation, collection, and review.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience with e-discovery tools and software, such as Relativity or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies and data storage solutions.

## Nice to Have - Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
• Certification in e-discovery or a related field, such as CEDS or CEH.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company that values collaboration and transparency.
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance and contributions.

- To stand out in this role, be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience with e-discovery and litigation operations.

• Make sure you have a strong understanding of cloud-based technologies and data storage solutions.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Consider highlighting any certifications or training you have in e-discovery or related fields.
• When preparing for the interview, review common e-discovery terminology and be ready to discuss your experience with e-discovery tools and software.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to communicating legal risk and business considerations to senior leadership.
• Make sure to research Gitlab's values and culture to show your enthusiasm for the company and the role.