Description:

The Opportunity:
A Media-Streaming and Video-Rental Company Litigation team seeks a unique candidate for an exciting hybrid role combining patent litigation and general commercial litigation. We are looking for an experienced patent litigator who can defend the Company against both patent and non-patent litigation matters, including potentially antitrust, tax, contracts, real estate, consumer products and merchandising, corporate, advertising and product matters. In addition to managing active litigation, this position would also provide pre-litigation counseling on a wide variety of topics. The position is based in Los Gatos, California and reports to the Senior Director, Litigation.

The successful candidate will partner with others on the Litigation team to formulate and set strategy, and then supervise and direct outside counsel to drive that strategy. In the patent arena, the successful candidate will analyze and negotiate licensing requests, review filings, facilitate discovery, and oversee all phases of patent litigation from pre-suit investigation to judgment. The successful candidate will also contribute to A Media-Streaming and Video-Rental Company's patent policy advocacy, advise on patent risk, and partner with the product legal team to manage patent risk. This role also will involve close and ongoing collaboration with legal and business executives across the company for non-patent litigation.

Strong risk tolerance, excellent judgment, clear and concise communication, an experienced perspective on patent litigation and patent litigation risk, and an ability to understand and manage multiple internal resources dealing with cutting-edge legal issues are critical in this role. The successful candidate will thrive in an uncomfortably exciting environment, where innovation and curiosity are mandates, and long-term vision and thoughtful judgment are prioritized over corporate processes. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive, fun and hard-working team of lawyers, legal professionals and support staff who work closely together to protect and defend A Media-Streaming and Video-Rental Company's interests.

Qualifications:

A JD and be a member of a U.S. state bar with 6+ years experience in patent litigation, with additional experience in patent licensing a plus.
Meaningful non-patent commercial litigation experience is required.
A background in computer science or computer engineering and experience with audio/video encoding and internet technologies preferred.
In-house experience preferred, but not required.

The successful candidate will also have:

Excellent judgment and concise and candid communication.
An ability to work proactively and independently.
Strong and interesting views on patentable innovations and emerging technologies.
A wicked sense of humor.