Description:
As a senior legal strategist, the Director, Head of Patent Litigation plays a pivotal role in aligning A British Technology Corporation litigation approach with its broader business goals, focusing on defending innovations in close partnership with business teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly lead critical litigation while shaping long-term strategy in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end litigation efforts, from early-stage program development through factual and legal analysis (e.g., infringement reads, market analysis) to final judgment and enforcement.
- Oversee strategic planning and manage outside counsel to ensure alignment and execution across various patent programs.
- Assess, communicate, and mitigate risk while identifying new opportunities and approaches, leveraging knowledge of industry trends and the competitive landscape.
- Supervise discovery processes and review legal filings with a focus on overall program and business strategy, attention to detail, and risk management.
Success in This Role Requires:
- Deep expertise in patent litigation and associated risks.
- Strong judgment and comfort with ambiguity and risk.
- Exceptional communication skills that simplify complex issues and promote clarity.
- Ability to collaborate with internal teams on advanced and novel legal issues.
- Proactive approach to creating value through strategic influence and addressing complex challenges across practice areas.
- Commitment to evolving and innovating litigation practices to meet changing legal and business needs, with a focus on solutions that support business goals.
Leadership Expectations:
- Demonstrates authenticity, integrity, and self-awareness in leadership style, with a commitment to continuous growth.
- Takes ownership of outcomes and fosters accountability across teams. Shows persistence and dedication to achieving strategic objectives.
- Adapts effectively to change, remains open to new ideas, and approaches challenges with flexibility and resilience.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, including both in-house and top-tier law firm roles, with a strong focus on patent and intellectual property litigation.
- Proven success in:
- Managing and developing innovative strategies for patent litigation
- Implementing global strategies and initiatives, both substantive and operational
- Leading litigation efforts and teams in a matrixed environment
- Negotiating and securing favorable settlement agreements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical/software engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
- Experience with audio/video encoding and internet technologies, including standard essential patents, is strongly preferred.
