Head of Litigation and IP

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Head of Litigation and IP at a publicly-traded global technology company overseeing legal matters including patent and dispute resolutions. Leading a legal team integral to company’s growth and strategy.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $320,000 - $340,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in managing high-stakes litigation, particularly in patent and intellectual property matters, while effectively collaborating with executive leadership to align legal strategies with business objectives.

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Patent Litigation ManagementHigh-Stakes Litigation ExperienceStrategic MindsetCollaboration SkillsExecutive Presence

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Hard Skills

Litigation ManagementDispute ResolutionPleadingsMotion PracticeDiscoveryArbitrationTrial ManagementBrand ProtectionLegal Risk AssessmentCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsConfidenceConstructive Conflict EngagementProblem-SolvingPassion for Company Mission

Industry Keywords

Intellectual PropertyCommercial LitigationSoft IPExecutive ManagementBoard InteractionLegal StrategyHardware Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and lead the company’s litigation and dispute resolution matters, including patent, commercial, soft IP (including brand protection), and general business litigation matters
Lead the company’s patent program and manage brand protection matters
Interact significantly at the board and executive management levels
Shape ongoing strategy for a rapidly growing company with a soaring stock price

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of legal experience directly managing high stakes litigation, including patent and general IP litigation, both at a law firm and in-house at an established hardware company
Strong foundation in patent litigation (no technical degree required)
Significant experience managing cases through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution, and arbitration or trial
Strong critical thinking skills, strategic mindset and ability to see the big picture
Ability to anticipate and address legal risks in business-centric ways by developing strategies to solve problems, while strengthening partnerships and business objectives
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills
Executive presence
Confidence and willingness to engage in constructive conflict
Passion for the company and mission

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