Senior Counsel – Lemon Law Litigation Southern California, CA Join Tyson & Mendes – Senior Counsel (Lemon Law Defense & Consumer Litigation) Where Trial Excellence Meets Innovation Please note: An active license with the State Bar of California is required. At Tyson & Mendes, we don’t just litigate—we lead. As a national leader in insurance defense and trial advocacy, we are known for our mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts® and our strategic approach to complex litigation. We are expanding our team and seeking a California-licensed Senior Counsel with strong Lemon Law defense experience to represent manufacturers and corporate clients in high-exposure Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and consumer litigation matters across California. Why Tyson & Mendes? Lead with Impact – As Senior Counsel handling landlord-tenant cases, you’ll take ownership of multi-party, high-value litigation with the full backing of a nationally respected trial firm. Elite Training + Resources – From our Trial Academy to expert litigation support and proprietary defense strategies, we equip you with tools to lead with confidence. Stability + Momentum – Join a financially strong, fast-growing firm with a no-silos, collaborative culture focused on long-term success. Authentic Inclusion – We believe diverse voices make better teams. Our culture of equity and respect supports your leadership from day one. Flexible Work Options – In-office, hybrid, or remote—we focus on performance and outcomes, not location. Who You Are You are a California-licensed attorney with litigation experience in Lemon Law, automotive warranty, or complex civil litigation, including matters involving the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. You are comfortable managing cases from strategy through discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Experience representing manufacturers, automotive clients, or other product defendants is strongly valued, though attorneys with consumer advocacy or CRLA backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. You are a strong advocate, strategic thinker, and collaborative team member who thrives in complex, high-stakes litigation. Make Your Move - Join Tyson & Mendes and bring your litigation skills to a nationally respected trial firm that is redefining the future of civil defense. Apply today—we’re ready for your best. Responsibilities - Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger - Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything - Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials - Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences - Routine communications with clients - Cultivate relationships with the firm’s existing and future clients - Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys Requirements - JD from an ABA approved school - Must be licensed in the State of California - 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation - 5+ years of litigation experience handling Lemon Law defense matters - 2+ years of CRLA, tenant advocacy, or housing litigation experience - 2+ years of General Liability defense experience - Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial - Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred - Experience with time management systems - Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook - Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision - Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills - Professional appearance and demeanor Compensation Package - The base salary for this position ranges from $160,000-$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications - Attorneys are eligible for an annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier - Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700-$1,700) - Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5% - Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100-$200/month - Paid parental leave at base pay - Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60 Benefits - Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate - Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities - Firm Provided CLE Programs and Paid Bar License Renewal Fees - Flexible vacation policy for attorneys - Defined pathway to partnership - Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative - Firm-wide charitable giving program - Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues - Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available About Tyson & Mendes Click here to learn more about the Tyson & Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson & Mendes Office - YouTube We’re one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country—known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like Howell v. Hamilton Meats to numerous defense verdicts across the nation. But we don’t stop at great legal work—we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field. Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn or visit www.tysonmendes.com. Equal Opportunity Employer Notice OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON & MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm’s policies, please refer to the document provided here. No recruiters/agencies #li-remote Pay Range $160,000—$190,000 USD

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of technology and data-driven commercial agreements, including software, AI-enabled tools, consulting, IT, professional services, non-disclosure agreements and other standard commercial contracts. • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure contractual terms align with organizational objectives and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. • Contribute to the development, refinement, and maintenance of contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, and internal guidance to promote efficiency, consistency, and scalability in contracting and procurement practices. • Stay informed on evolving laws, regulations and industry standards impacting commercial contracting, procurement, data privacy and technology transactions, including emerging trends related to AI and technology contracting.

• Lead the legal function: Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, and broader executive team on strategic and operational legal matters across all Chess.com business units. • Shape legal strategy: Develop and implement a legal strategy that supports the company's growth objectives, including commercial expansion, international operations, and building public-readiness across the organization. • Manage commercial transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including partnership deals, licensing agreements, endorsement contracts, vendor agreements, and content licensing arrangements. • Oversee corporate governance: Support board governance, manage entity structure across the group, and continuously strengthen the company's governance, reporting, and compliance infrastructure as the business scales. • Coordinate with outside counsel on corporate transactions, equity matters, and other corporate legal needs. • Drive compliance and risk management: Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all jurisdictions where Chess.com operates, including data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, COPPA), digital safety, consumer protection, and employment law. • Protect intellectual property: Oversee the company's IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and domain strategy. • Manage enforcement actions and coordinate with external IP counsel as needed. • Support data privacy and trust: Provide legal guidance on data privacy matters, partner with the security and product teams on privacy-by-design, and serve as a resource for data protection compliance across the group. • Manage external counsel: Oversee relationships with outside law firms, manage legal spend, and ensure outside counsel is being used strategically and efficiently. • Support employment and people matters: Partner with the People team to provide guidance on employment law, workforce compliance, and other people-related legal matters across the company's global footprint. • Handle litigation and disputes: Manage litigation, regulatory investigations, and dispute resolution with the support of external counsel. Serve as the internal coordinator for legal proceedings. • Leverage AI tools: Effectively leverage AI tools for legal strategy, tactics, and efficiency across the legal function. • Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with teams across the company, including Finance, People, Product, Engineering, Content, Trust & Safety, and Partnerships, to provide practical, timely legal guidance.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be the most senior legal leader inside Chess.com, reporting directly to the CFO. This is a newly created role born from the company's continued growth and increasing complexity across areas like intellectual property, global compliance, employment law, data privacy, commercial partnerships, and potential future capital markets activity. You will own and build our internal legal function, serve as the strategic legal advisor to the executive team and board, and establish the frameworks that allow Chess.com to move fast while managing risk thoughtfully. You are someone who has spent years developing deep legal expertise, ideally in technology, gaming, or digital media, and you are ready to bring that experience to a company where you will have real ownership and impact. You recognize that every business decision carries some degree of risk. Your strength lies in clarifying those variables, assessing the potential outcomes, and guiding leadership toward the most strategic path forward. You are comfortable operating across jurisdictions, translating complex legal concepts for non-lawyers, and working in a flat, remote-first culture where trust and direct communication matter more than hierarchy. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build something meaningful. You will not be inheriting a fully built-out legal department. Instead, you will have the opportunity to shape legal strategy and partner closely with leadership to support the next chapter of Chess.com's growth, including building the infrastructure and discipline of a public-ready company. What you'll do - Lead the legal function: Serve as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, CFO, and broader executive team on strategic and operational legal matters across all Chess.com business units. - Shape legal strategy: Develop and implement a legal strategy that supports the company's growth objectives, including commercial expansion, international operations, and building public-readiness across the organization. - Manage commercial transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including partnership deals, licensing agreements, endorsement contracts, vendor agreements, and content licensing arrangements. - Oversee corporate governance: Support board governance, manage entity structure across the group, and continuously strengthen the company's governance, reporting, and compliance infrastructure as the business scales. Coordinate with outside counsel on corporate transactions, equity matters, and other corporate legal needs. - Drive compliance and risk management: Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations across all jurisdictions where Chess.com operates, including data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, COPPA), digital safety, consumer protection, and employment law. - Protect intellectual property: Oversee the company's IP portfolio, including trademarks, copyrights, and domain strategy. Manage enforcement actions and coordinate with external IP counsel as needed. - Support data privacy and trust: Provide legal guidance on data privacy matters, partner with the security and product teams on privacy-by-design, and serve as a resource for data protection compliance across the group. - Manage external counsel: Oversee relationships with outside law firms, manage legal spend, and ensure outside counsel is being used strategically and efficiently. - Support employment and people matters: Partner with the People team to provide guidance on employment law, workforce compliance, and other people-related legal matters across the company's global footprint. - Handle litigation and disputes: Manage litigation, regulatory investigations, and dispute resolution with the support of external counsel. Serve as the internal coordinator for legal proceedings. - Leverage AI tools: Effectively leverage AI tools for legal strategy, tactics, and efficiency across the legal function. - Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with teams across the company, including Finance, People, Product, Engineering, Content, Trust & Safety, and Partnerships, to provide practical, timely legal guidance. Qualifications - JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing - 10+ years of legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house roles. Experience at a senior level in-house is strongly preferred. - Broad commercial and corporate legal experience, including contract negotiation, corporate governance, M&A, and regulatory compliance - Strong expertise in technology, digital media, or gaming law, with practical knowledge of IP, data privacy, and e-commerce regulations - Deep familiarity with data protection frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA - Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal budgets - Track record of operating as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and board members - Excellent judgment with the ability to balance legal risk against business opportunity in a fast-paced environment - Clear, direct communication style with the ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences - Comfort working in a fully remote, globally distributed team across multiple time zones - High degree of autonomy, ownership, and accountability Preferred Skills - Background in the gaming, sports, entertainment, or digital content industries - Experience building or scaling an in-house legal function from early stages - Familiarity with international employment law across multiple jurisdictions - Knowledge of AI law and emerging regulations around artificial intelligence - Experience with SEC reporting frameworks, public company governance, or capital markets transactions - Understanding of the chess world, competitive gaming, or online communities - Fluency in Spanish or another widely spoken language is a plus About the Opportunity - This is a full-time opportunity - We are 100% remote, always have been, always will be! - This role is open to candidates who can work in the United States for timezone alignment purposes.