Description:

Description and Requirements
A Computer Manufacturing Company is seeking Director, Intellectual Property Litigation, reporting to the Executive Director, Global Litigation. The successful candidate will manage and drive both offensive and defensive intellectual property litigation cases from complaint to conclusion, collaborating with internal and outside counsel, specific subject matter experts, technology experts, business analysts, and company clients.

Basic Qualifications:

J.D. Degree with strong academic credentials
Current bar membership in the US
A 15+ years of legal experience with 5+ years of law firm experience preferred

Prefered Qualifications:

Significant IP litigation experience focused on high tech products including cell phones and computers
Experience with international IP litigation and arbitration, particularly in Germany, India, China and the UK
Experience with offensive IP Litigation
Experience leading litigation tasks, discovery management/collection, and working effectively with other attorneys and paralegals
Management experience required
Pre-trial/disposition, mediation, and motion practice experience are requirements
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple matters simultaneously
Demonstrated business acumen, strong analytical skills, and the ability to grasp important business issues and legal issues facing the company
Trial experience, first or second chair and motion practice, is preferred
Significant experience advising on litigation strategy and positions, predicting risk-adjusted costs of pursuing litigation, determining and managing case budgets, and developing/evaluating settlement proposals
SEP litigation experience strongly preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills are required to explain complex legal matters to business leaders in a manner that is readily understandable in order to ensure well-informed business decisions
The candidate should demonstrate an ability to thrive in a large, global environment while coordinating the efforts of an outside counsel network within limited budgets
Experience with commercial litigation (class actions, bankruptcy, general liability) a plus