Litigation Attorney

About the role

Kyndryl is seeking an experienced trial lawyer to join our legal team and lead complex litigation matters. You'll need to be a seasoned litigator with strong courtroom experience, sound judgment, and the ability to partner closely with business stakeholders on strategically important disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex litigation and dispute matters, including commercial and regulatory proceedings
• Develop litigation strategy, assess risk, and provide clear, practical advice to senior business leaders
• Serve as primary point of contact for outside counsel, including selection, oversight, performance management, and budget discipline
• Participate in trials, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations, including witness preparation and case presentation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Legal, Finance, HR, Communications, Compliance, and business teams
• Oversee privilege management, discovery strategy, and document retention issues
• Identify opportunities to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting the company’s legal and reputational interests
• Contribute to litigation-related process improvements, playbooks, and knowledge-sharing initiatives

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5+ years of litigation and/or investigations experience at a law firm or in-house legal department, with meaningful deposition and trial experience
• Demonstrated responsibility for leading matters from inception to conclusion
• Strong command of litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in fast-moving, high-pressure situations

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex commercial, securities, corporate governance, employment, or IP litigation
• In-house litigation experience supporting a large or matrixed organization
• Familiarity with cross-border or multi-jurisdictional matters
• Proven ability to translate legal risk into clear business guidance

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits

At Kyndryl, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave and paid time off. Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans.

Pay

The compensation range for this position in the US is $179,760 to $341,520 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills, and experience.