Patent Litigation Counsel

Overview

This role involves serving as Patent Litigation Counsel, supporting complex patent disputes, infringement matters, and intellectual property litigation strategy. You will work closely with in-house legal teams to defend patent portfolios, respond to infringement claims, and provide strategic guidance throughout all stages of patent disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on domestic and international patent infringement matters and litigation strategy.
• Manage and respond to patent infringement claims, cease-and-desist letters, and licensing demands.
• Defend clients against assertions by non-practicing entities (NPEs) and other patent enforcement actions.
• Partner with outside counsel to develop litigation strategy, oversee case management, and control legal spend.
• Conduct infringement, validity, and risk assessments to support business and legal decision-making.
• Counsel business stakeholders on intellectual property risks associated with new products, technologies, and commercial initiatives.
• Support dispute resolution efforts, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, R&D, and executive teams to develop practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Monitor developments in patent law and advise clients on evolving litigation risks and industry trends.

Requirements

• 4–10+ years of experience in patent litigation or intellectual property litigation.
• Experience handling patent infringement disputes in federal courts, before the ITC, or in other domestic and international forums.
• Strong experience responding to patent assertion entities (NPEs), cease-and-desist letters, and infringement allegations.
• Experience managing outside counsel and complex litigation matters.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, industrial, or technology companies.
• Familiarity with cross-border or global patent litigation and international IP enforcement strategies.
• Experience evaluating patent portfolios and advising on litigation risk and licensing strategies.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced in-house environment.
• Experience supporting part-time or project-based legal engagements is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated total compensation for full-time attorney roles: $104,500–325,000 per year
• Estimated total compensation for non-attorney roles: $71,250–309,750 per year
• Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include: health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

Location

• Not specified in the provided description.

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
• Applicants with arrest and conviction records may be considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: The employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics under applicable law.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable laws and upon request.