Patent Litigation Attorney

Overview

A Fortune 200 utilities company is seeking an experienced patent litigation attorney for a part-time, remote engagement lasting approximately three months. This role involves providing expert legal support on patent infringement matters, working closely with in-house counsel to develop strategy and manage litigation risks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patent infringement complaints and asserted patents
• Review relevant technology, software, and technical documentation underlying claims
• Assess litigation risk and identify potential procedural and substantive defenses
• Develop early-stage case strategy and recommendations
• Conduct legal research related to patent infringement and motion practice
• Draft motions to dismiss, supporting memoranda, reply briefs, and related filings
• Advise in-house counsel on patent litigation strategy, legal issues, and case positioning
• Collaborate with internal attorneys on research, drafting, and case development
• Provide subject matter expertise on patent litigation issues and best practices
• Assist with evaluation of litigation outcomes and recommend next-phase strategies
• Support knowledge transfer and mentor internal team members on patent-specific issues
• Utilize legal technology and AI-enabled research tools to improve efficiency and quality
• Serve as a trusted extension of the legal department with a high degree of independence

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience defending patent infringement matters for corporate clients
• Proven experience drafting and leading dispositive motion practice, including motions to dismiss
• Ability to independently assess litigation strategy and execute with limited oversight
• Strong legal research, analytical, and written advocacy skills
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and in-house legal teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience defending patent litigation involving software, technology, telecommunications, energy, or utility sectors
• Familiarity with demand response technologies or utility industry operations
• Experience litigating patent matters in federal courts
• Prior in-house legal experience
• Experience using AI-enabled legal research and drafting tools
• Background working in highly regulated industries

Compensation & Schedule

• Part-time remote position
• Approximately 20 hours per week with flexibility to increase hours as needed
• Duration: 3 months
• Compensation: $130 - $150 per hour, flexible based on experience
• Employment through a workforce solutions company (W-2) for the duration of the engagement

Location

• Remote work

This opportunity offers the chance to work on high-impact patent litigation matters with a major utilities company, providing strategic legal support in a flexible, remote capacity.