Legal Counsel, Senior, Litigation

Overview

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our legal team to support the company’s businesses in patent and other IP litigation, commercial disputes, other complex litigation, and related legal issues. The role will help manage the company’s interests in court, arbitration, mediation, and other legal proceedings, and advise management on legal matters, risks, and strategies.

Location

San Diego, CA (Qualcomm policy requires 5 days a week on average in the office); Travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading teams of internal and external resources to achieve successful outcomes while managing matters to budget.
• Developing case strategies and budgets, with active involvement in patent litigation matters, including management of outside counsel, factual investigations, pretrial pleadings, discovery, motions practice and dispute resolution (settlement, trial, or ADR).
• Managing patent invalidation proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and equivalent foreign agencies.
• Collaborating with internal and external resources in preventative initiatives.
• Developing and delivering training on various legal subjects.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in CA or qualification to obtain admission in CA (which may be through in-house counsel admission).
• Nine+ years of relevant experience as a patent litigator in private practice or as in-house litigation counsel.
• Broad knowledge of patent law and procedures for litigating patent cases before U.S. District Courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission.
• Experience managing teams handling patent litigation.
• Team player with capacity to lead cases independently and to serve as part of a team handling other cases.
• Excellent judgment and common sense; strategic and innovative thinker.
• Pragmatic, technical-focused attorney with strong advocacy skills for technology and complex legal issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, outside counsel, and the court.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; ability to manage outside counsel and cases within budget.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a proactive, problem-solving mindset while managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house.
• Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other technical discipline preferred, but not required.
• Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred, but not required.
• Experience with cases outside the U.S. is helpful, but not required.

Pay Range and Benefits

$191,800.00 - $287,600.00

The pay scale reflects the broad minimum to maximum for this job code at the posted location. Salary is one component of total compensation, which may include an annual discretionary bonus and RSU grants. Qualcomm offers a competitive benefits package; recruiters can discuss details.

EEO and Accessibility

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible hiring process and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, please contact Qualcomm will not respond to updates on applications via this address.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications.