"major law firm" --> you are not the main character in the movie. So please keep this in mind. As soon as something goes wrong, you will not be first one to be

"major law firm" --> you are not the main character in the movie. So please keep this in mind. As soon as something goes wrong, you will not be first one to be saved from the bad situation. At the same time this is a risk that can lead to both good and bad stuff. For the career advice; You will be a lot more known than your projects since this topic will be covered by media as well. This can be risky too. The bad: If law firm loses the case, then you will end up with them as a loser too which will lower your chances getting a similar job like you are working now. Keep in mind that you former employer also have lawyers to defend themselves, and at the end after the case, they will most probably be still operating. The good: You will be known as someone that actually did something about the problem. This can open opportunities for you to work for/as something else than what you are doing now. (they might want to host you on TV, interviews, people would would want to hire you to do some other things, i don't know maybe IT specialist for law firms?) For both cases, doing what you are doing now MAY not be easier for you after this. (This is my opinion) Taking or not taking this risk should be ONLY your decision since advantages and disadvantages will mostly affect you. There are some other things came to my mind that might be worth thinking about as well. - Do you have a family to take care? (taking risks are easier when you are single) - Would you be happy doing something else than what you are doing now? - What are you expecting that will happen when the case is over? (How will you feel about it?) And one more thing, Since i am not a lawyer, you actually can find another law firm or a lawyer and ask them about this offer you got. And listen what they are saying about the whole thing. Good luck!