Senior Counsel, Litigation & IP Strategy

Senior Counsel, Litigation & IP Strategy

You will lead litigation portfolio with a heavy focus on semiconductor technologies. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and compelling legal arguments, managing high-stakes disputes across the U.S., EU, and Asia-Pacific.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Oversight:
  Drive litigation strategy ,semiconductor-related IP, antitrust, trade secrets, and class action matters.
• Hands-on Execution:
  Draft pleadings and briefs for high-stakes cases and direct all phases of litigation from discovery through trial and appeal.
• Technical Translation:
  Collaborate with engineering teams to translate deep-tech architecture into winning legal positions.
• Global
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Manage outside counsel and litigation budgets while navigating regulatory inquiries and ITC Section 337 investigations.
• Executive Advisory:
  Partner with senior leadership to align legal risks with broader business and market dynamics.

Who You Are

• A Proven Expert: J.D. with 8+ years of litigation experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership capacity (In-House/NPE).
• Semi-Tech Savvy:
  Deep technical understanding of semiconductor design and memory systems.
• IP Veteran:
  Significant experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB.
• Strategic Thinker:
  You don't just manage cases; you proactively identify and mitigate risk before it hits the docket.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience at a semiconductor/tech company or NPE
• Familiarity with SEPs (Standards-Essential Patents) and licensing negotiations.
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is a major plus.

Senior Counsel Litigation IP Strategy
• Newport Beach, CA, US