Qualcomm Senior Legal Counsel Litigation 

United States, California, San Diego 

589441761

Job Area:

Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Managing and leading teams of internal and external resources to achieve successful outcomes while managing matters to budget.

· Developing case strategies and budgets as well as active involvement in patent litigation matters, which typically will include the management of outside counsel, factual investigations, pretrial pleadings, discovery, motions practice and dispute resolution (whether by settlement, trial, or ADR).

· Managing patent invalidation proceedings at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board and equivalent foreign agencies.

· Collaborating with internal and external resources in preventative initiatives.

· Developing and delivering training on various legal subjects.

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).

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• 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

• Strong advocacy skills, particularly involving 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 effectively manage outside counsel and cases within budget

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset, while managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

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.

San Diego, CA (current policy requires 4 days a week on average in the office); This position requires travel, as necessary.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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$191,800.00 - $287,600.00