Sr. Corporate Counsel – Intellectual Property Litigation

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Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected supported challenged and can grow and advance your career If your answer is yes you should join T-Mobiles All-Star Legal Team!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our dynamic legal team as Sr. Corporate Counsel Intellectual Property Litigation. You will be a key contributor actively working on and managing all aspects of intellectual property litigations and disputes. Your primary responsibilities will focus on resolving patent disputes but you will also work on other types of intellectual property issues. You will partner with other lawyers in the Legal Department and business clients to proactively mitigate IP risk and deliver advice that aligns potential risk mitigation with T-Mobiles business objectives.

To succeed in this role you must be a self-starter. An attorney with excellent litigation and negotiation skills. A person with confidence first-rate judgment and communication skills and the ability to work well with others inside and outside your organization.

What youll do in your role.

• Manage and lead teams of internal and external resources to achieve successful outcomes for T-Mobile
• Develop case strategies including selecting and managing outside counsel and setting and managing litigation budgets
• Manage all aspects of litigation including pleadings motion practices discovery dispute resolution trial and appeals
• Respond to third-party subpoenas
• Manage licensing outreach and indemnity relationships
• Partner with colleagues and business leaders to advise on legal strategy and risk in the context of business goals and objectives
• Monitor new developments and emerging issues in intellectual property law and assess related legal risks
• Drive departmental initiatives and integrate learned lessons to achieve team goals increase efficiency and better serve the business evolving needs

The experience youll need to bring.

• Juris Doctorate or international equivalent.
• 7-10 years of relevant litigation experience preferably including experience at a top-tier law firm with significant experience handling trials hearings depositions and/or arbitrations.
• Broad knowledge of patent law and patent litigation before U.S. District Courts and preferably the USPTO.
• Exceptional legal writing skills including drafting and editing complex legal arguments and outstanding attention to detail.
• Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Prior relevant in-house experience (preferred but not required)
• Team player with the capacity to lead cases independently
• Excellent judgment and pragmatism
• A demonstrated business-savvy creative approach to problem solving
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience in the telecommunications industry and related technology
• Experience with indemnitor relationships
• Strong advocacy skills particularly involving technology and complex legal issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients management outside counsel and the court
• A demonstrated ability to effectively manage outside counsel and cases within budget
• High level of professionalism integrity and confidentiality

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $144100 - $260000

Corporate Bonus Target: 20%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidates actual pay will be based on various factors such as work location qualifications and experience so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

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