Assistant Chief Counsel, Litigation

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute litigation strategy, including case evaluation, budgeting, and motion practice oversight
• Lead litigation matters across U.S. federal and state courts and international jurisdictions, from pre-suit assessment through trial and appeal
• Supervise outside counsel, both domestically and internationally (including Germany, Brazil, and the Unified Patent Court)
• Advises business and technology stakeholders on litigation risk and the implications of product and platform decisions
• Makes strategic risk-based decisions and escalates to senior legal and business leadership as necessary
• Anticipates issues and proactively develops creative business-oriented and brand-consistent solutions to mitigate legal risks
• Collaborates with patent prosecution, antitrust counsel, and outside advisors on patent validity challenges, IPR/EPR proceedings, and related administrative proceedings

Requirements

• 10+ years of litigation experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Substantial experience managing complex cases in U.S. federal and state courts, including patent infringement cases
• Excellent attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills, and judgment
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate risk and exercise sound legal judgment
• Strong work ethic and commitment to professionalism and integrity
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to communicate complex patent and technology issues to senior executives and non-technical audiences
• Self-motivated with the initiative and drive to manage complex matters independently and proactively anticipate business and legal needs
• Experience supervising attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel in California

Skills

• Exceptional business acumen
• Ability to develop creative, business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems in a fast-paced, consumer-facing environment

Pay

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $236,000 to $316,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

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