Director of Litigation – Software Company
San Jose

Our client, a revolutionary software company, is seeking a Director of Litigation to join their legal team.

Responsibilities:

As a senior member of the company’s fast paced legal team, you will manage and advise the company about significant, complex litigation matters including patent, IP and other general litigation. The ideal candidate will supervise and direct outside counsel, manage legal budgets and provide counsel to clients at all levels of management on actual and potential litigation matters, including proposing strategic and creative approaches to resolving disputes. You will also organize invalidity and non-infringement opinions of third party patents.

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of significant litigation managing Patent, IP and other litigation matters.
• JD and preferably a member of the California Bar.
• Previous experience in the Internet, software or telecommunications fields or technical undergraduate degree a plus.
• Handling potential patent litigation, acquisition, or licensing matters, including substantial patent analysis.
• Strong legal, business and technical judgment and strategic abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Collaborative team-player and a good sense of humour are essential.
• International experience or prior affiliations with a global company a plus; travel to Europe is involved.

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