IP Litigation Counsel

IP Litigation Counsel

Description -

HP is seeking an IP Litigation Counsel to lead high stakes patent litigation and other litigation matters with significant legal financial and business impact. This role is designed for an experienced patent litigator with demonstrated trial capability and proven experience leading complex patent litigation along with the judgment and credibility to lead commercial disputes and government investigations where needed.

This role is based in either Houston / Spring or Vancouver and follows a hybrid work schedule requiring employees to work in the office three days per week.

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 complex litigation matters through all phases including trial with responsibility for litigation strategy risk assessment and outcome scenarios.

• Own significant patent litigation matters including technically complex expert driven cases as well as complex commercial litigation matters and government investigations .

• 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.

Required Qualifications

The must-haves for this role are:

• 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 complex high stakes matters.

• Demonstrated trial experience including trying cases to verdict.

• 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

• 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.

• E xperience managing outside counsel litigation budgets reserves and related financial reporting.

• Experience at a top - tier firm .

• In - house experience in a litigation management role.

The pay range for this role is $165450 to $259750 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
compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

Job -

Legal

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

Relocation -

Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

HP Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry citizenship sexual orientation age disability or status as a protected veteran marital status familial status physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic predisposition or carrier status uniformed service status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national federal state and local law(s).

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