Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:

Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel

General Summary:

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

LOCATION

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

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.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Juris Doctorate degree from 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
• 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.

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).

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$191,800.00 - $287,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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