Patent Litigation Counsel

Overview

A legal team is seeking a Patent Litigation Counsel to support clients in the consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors. This role involves managing and advising on complex patent disputes, infringement matters, and intellectual property litigation strategy. The attorney will collaborate 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 related to new products, technologies, and commercial initiatives.
• Support dispute resolution efforts, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
• 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 International Trade Commission (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 intellectual property 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 ranges from $104,500 to $325,000 per year.
• Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.
• Additional benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and paid time off; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities.

Location

This role supports clients across various sectors and may involve collaboration with teams in multiple regions. Specific location details and work arrangements will be provided during the hiring process.