Senior Counsel, Litigation

Position Type Full time Type Of Hire Experienced (relevant combo of work and education) Education Desired Bachelor of Law Job Description Every day at FIS, innovators, problem solvers and changemakers work together to create technology that advances the world of finance. We embrace new ideas, challenge what's possible and empower our teams to make a lasting impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of fintech, unlock your next chapter with FIS. Role Location~ Jacksonville, FL - Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in-office) About The Role In this Senior Litigation Counsel role, you will manage complex commercial litigation, and disputes to protect FIS and advance its business objectives. You will serve as a strategic legal partner to executives and business leaders, providing practical advice on dispute avoidance, risk assessment, litigation strategy, and resolution. The role will have a particular emphasis on commercial disputes involving technology, software, financial services, intellectual property, contractual rights, and other significant enterprise matters. The preferred candidate will bring meaningful experience with intellectual property litigation, including patent, trade-secret, copyright, trademark, or software-related disputes. About The Team The FIS Legal team consists of approximately 200 attorneys and paraprofessionals worldwide who collaborate closely with business units to advance enterprise goals. We work pragmatically and efficiently, providing actionable legal guidance that helps the company manage risk, resolve disputes, protect its assets, and support innovation and operational execution. Your Key Responsibilities Commercial Litigation and Dispute Management Manage a complex docket of commercial litigation, arbitration, pre-litigation disputes, and other contested matters in the United States and, where appropriate, internationallyDevelop and execute litigation strategies aligned with the company’s legal, business, financial, and reputational objectivesAdvise executives and business colleagues on risk assessment, litigation exposure, dispute resolution, and strategic alternativesManage disputes involving commercial contracts, technology and software services, financial products and services, customer and vendor relationships, business torts, and other enterprise mattersConduct early case assessments and provide clear, practical recommendations regarding claims, defenses, potential exposure, settlement posture, and litigation strategyIdentify opportunities to resolve disputes efficiently while preserving important legal, commercial, and strategic interests Intellectual Property and Technology Litigation Manage and provide strategic advice on litigation involving patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, software, proprietary technology, data, and other intellectual property rightsAdvise on disputes concerning software ownership, licensing rights, source code, confidential information, restrictive covenants, and alleged misuse or misappropriation of technologyPartner with intellectual property counsel, technologists, product teams, and business leaders to understand complex technologies and translate technical issues into effective legal strategiesEvaluate potential intellectual property claims and defenses, including infringement, validity, ownership, inventorship, licensing, and damages issuesSupport the protection and enforcement of the company’s intellectual property and defend the company against third-party intellectual property claims What You Bring Required qualifications Juris Doctor or equivalent legal degree and admission to practice law in at least one relevant U.S. jurisdictionAt least eight years of legal experience, with a substantial focus on complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution in a law firm, corporate legal department, or combination of bothExperience managing significant commercial litigation matters through key phases of a dispute, including early case assessment, pleadings, discovery, motions practice, mediation, settlement, trial preparation, or arbitrationDemonstrated ability to analyze complicated legal and factual issues and provide clear, practical advice to executives and business colleaguesExperience directing outside counsel and managing litigation strategy, budgets, discovery, and case outcomesStrong legal research, writing, advocacy, analytical, communication, and negotiation skillsAbility to independently manage multiple complex matters and drive projects to completion in a dynamic, matrixed, and global organizationDemonstrated ability to utilize technology, including legal technology and AI-enabled tools, to enhance legal operations, manage risk, and drive efficient outcomes Preferred Qualifications Significant experience with intellectual property litigation, particularly patent, trade-secret, copyright, trademark, software, or technology disputesExperience litigating disputes involving software licensing, source code, proprietary technology, confidential information, data rights, or technology-services agreementsExperience with patent infringement, invalidity, licensing, ownership, inventorship, damages, or related patent-litigation issuesExperience working with engineers, developers, product leaders, technical experts, and expert witnesses on technically complex mattersExperience with financial services, banking, payments, fintech, information technology, software, technology services, or outsourcingAdmission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or a technical or scientific background relevant to patent litigation, is beneficial but not required What We Offer You At FIS, you’ll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make an impact that reaches far beyond your role. Our Benefits Include Internal career growth opportunitiesFlexible and creative work environmentDiverse and collaborative atmosphereProfessional and personal development resourcesOpportunities to volunteer and support charities Privacy Statement FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice. EEOC Statement FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer~ In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Sourcing Model Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company. #pridepass