Description:

General Summary:
A Multinational Semiconductor and Telecommunications Equipment Company is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our legal team to support the company's businesses when involved in patent and other IP litigation, commercial disputes, other complex litigation, and related legal issues. This role will help to manage our company's interests in court, arbitration, mediation, and other legal proceedings. It will also advise our management on legal matters, risks, and strategies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing and leading teams of internal and external resources to achieve successful outcomes while managing matters to budget.
Developing case strategies and budgets as well as active involvement in patent litigation matters, which typically will include the management of outside counsel, factual investigations, pretrial pleadings, discovery, motions practice and dispute resolution (whether by settlement, trial, or ADR).
Managing patent invalidation proceedings at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board and equivalent foreign agencies.
Collaborating with internal and external resources in preventative initiatives.
Developing and delivering training on various legal subjects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
8+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).

The ideal candidate will have:

Broad knowledge of patent law and procedures for litigating patent cases before U.S.
District Courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission
Experience managing teams handling patent litigation
Team player with capacity to lead cases independently and to serve as part of a team handling other cases
Excellent judgment and common sense
Strategic and innovative thinker
Pragmatic, technical-focused attorney
Strong advocacy skills, particularly involving technology and complex legal issues
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, outside counsel, and the court
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to effectively manage outside counsel and cases within budget
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset, while managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other technical discipline preferred, but not required.
Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred, but not required.
Experience with cases outside the U.S. is helpful, but not required.