Paralegal, Litigation and Insurance

Sonder (NASDAQ: SOND) is a leading global hospitality brand, offering premium, design-forward apartments and intimate boutique hotels for the modern, savvy traveler. Founded in 2014, Sonder combines thoughtfully designed spaces with seamless, tech-enabled service — all delivered through a single, beautifully integrated experience.
 

Our properties are located in the world’s most sought-after neighborhoods, spanning 40+ markets across nine countries and three continents. Through the Sonder app, guests enjoy full control over their stay — from self check-in to 24/7 support — making every detail of travel easier, more flexible, and more inspiring.

In 2024, we announced a strategic partnership with Marriott International, bringing Sonder properties to Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy app. This integration connects our inventory and front of house and back of house systems with the world’s largest travel loyalty platform — unlocking exciting new possibilities for our guests and employees.

Sonder is focused on delivering amazing experiences for the modern traveler while driving smart, sustainable growth. Our team blends the agility of a tech company with the standards of a global hospitality brand — and we’re building something that’s reshaping the future of travel.

Life at Sonder

We aspire to build a workplace where employees can thrive. Our culture shapes how we make decisions, how we conduct meetings, how we communicate, and how we treat each other. It’s the coordinated way in which we work that gives us a shot at achieving the epic tale we hope to be part of. Our Leadership Principles are a foundational part of our culture and they play a vital role in guiding the values and actions of our team members. Each of these principles is at the heart of what we do. Check out this article to find out more about our Culture and Principles.

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Sonder's legal team supports every aspect of Sonder and its domestic and international growth and operations. The Sonder legal team works closely with its business partners to help transform the future of hospitality.

We’re looking for a Paralegal, Litigation and Risk, to support our Associate General Counsel with matters primarily relating to litigation and insurance.  This position will be based in the United States. 

If you are interested in being part of a collaborative, world-class legal team that thrives on the excellent relationships it has with its business partners and you are looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact and take responsibility, we welcome your application.  If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and natural desire to get stuff done, we definitely want to hear from you.

AT SONDER YOU WILL:

• Provide support for pre-litigation and litigation matters, including fact investigation, discovery, and witness preparation

• Assist with management of the company’s insurance and risk program, including policy renewals, insurance claims, compliance, and audits

• Prepare and send out legal holds and manage legal hold compliance 

• Respond to subpoenas and requests for information with minimal supervision, including identification, collection, review, and preparation of documents for production

• Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs

• Develop and maintain internal litigation and insurance databases and resources

• Work on legal and insurance invoicing and budgeting matters

• Collaborate with outside counsel, insurance brokers, and adjusters, and interact across all levels of management within the company 

• Partner with cross-functional teams on various legal matters, special projects, and processes

• Requires discretion, independent judgment, and critical thinking

• Requires strong computer, communication, writing, organization, and project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced legal environment

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Applicable experience as a paralegal, preferably with a top-tier international law firm or a global in-house legal department; experience working on real estate, privacy, and employment matters is preferred but not required

• Attention to detail, good judgment, and solid organizational skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Strong leadership skills

• High quality and accuracy of written work 

• Ability to work independently

• Experience working on highly confidential, sensitive matters

• Ability and willingness to take initiative to identify and address problems and make continuous process improvements

• A highly collaborative mindset

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or bachelor’s degree preferred

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

• Collaborates and openly debates with the team to manage projects, solve problems, discuss challenging issues, and learn more about critical issues as a group.

• Drives results and clear business impacts

• Acts to surpass goals, seizing opportunities to push the envelope

• Actively collaborates and influences within and beyond the legal team including with senior stakeholders

• Demonstrates maturity, team spirit, and a commitment to fostering a collegial and dynamic work environment

Benefits

We offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees, benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (where applicable)

• Flexible vacation

• Wellness and volunteering days

• Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders

• Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork

Learn More About Sonder

• Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability

• Data Privacy Policy

• Blog: Sonder Stories

• Instagram: @sonderstays

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal or local law. Extend Hospitality To All is one of Sonder’s Leadership Principles. Living up to that principle means fully embracing diversity: ensuring that all of our employees, guests, partners, and communities feel safe, respected, included, cared for, and empowered. 

As part of our commitment to creating a workplace open to all, we have created Sonder Circles, also known as employee resource groups. These groups aim to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace aligned with the communities they serve. 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@sonder.com.