IP Litigation Counsel

HP is seeking an IP Litigation Counsel to lead high-stakes patent litigation and other matters with significant legal, financial, and business impact. This role is designed for an experienced patent litigator with a proven track record leading complex patent disputes. Based in either Houston / Spring or Vancouver, this position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring employees to work in the office three days per week.

About the role

This is a judgment-driven role with autonomy. The successful candidate will function as a litigation leader, driving strategy, outcomes, and budgets with independent judgment rather than providing coverage or support.

• Lead patent litigation matters through all phases, including trial, with responsibility for litigation strategy, risk assessment, and outcome scenarios.
• Retain, manage, and closely partner with outside counsel, including staffing, strategy, fee arrangements, and performance accountability.
• Manage budgets for matters in scope, including forecasting, accruals, reserves, and executive-level reporting on litigation spend and exposure.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of litigation experience, reflecting progressive responsibility for patent litigation matters.
• Proven experience leading complex patent litigation matters, including technically complex, expert-driven cases.
• Strong judgment and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• First or second chair trial experience, including trying cases to verdict.
• Experience handling commercial litigation and/or class actions in addition to patent litigation.
• Experience advising business leaders on litigation risk, settlement posture, and trial exposure.
• Experience managing outside counsel, litigation budgets, reserves, and related financial reporting.
• Experience at a top-tier firm.
• In-house experience in a litigation management role.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $165,450 to $259,750 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including:
  • 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

US benefits overview

Schedule

• Full time
• Hybrid work schedule (three days per week in the office)
• No shift premium (United States of America)

Relocation assistance is available.