IP Litigation Counsel

HP Inc.

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Attorney, Bar Membership, Budget Management, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, IP (Internet Protocol), Intellectual Property (IP), Legal, Litigation, Litigation Settlement, Patent Litigation, Patents, Recruiting Strategy, Risk, Risk Analysis, Strategic Analysis

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

POSTED

26 days ago

HP is seeking an IP Litigation Counsel to lead high-stakes patent litigation and other matters with significant legal, financial, and business impact. This role is designed for an experienced patent litigator with a proven track record leading complex patent disputes. 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?patent litigation matters through all phases, including trial, with responsibility for litigation strategy, risk assessment, and outcome scenarios.?? + 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 patent litigation matters.? + 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** ? + First or second chair trial experience, including?trying?cases?to verdict.? + 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.?? + Experience 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 $165,450 to $259,750 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 [https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/]) The 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About the Company

HP Inc.

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