Head of Litigation and IP – San Jose, CA (925-SLS)
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Apply to this job San Jose, CA hybrid Until 8/22/2026 15+ years exp First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted November 3, 2025
Job description
Our client, a publicly-traded global technology company, is looking to hire a superstar Head of Litigation and IP to join its legal team. This person will report directly to the General Counsel and will be a visible leader at the company with significant interaction at the board and executive management levels. The company is located in San Jose, CA with a three days a week in-office requirement.
The attorney in this role will manage and lead the company’s litigation and dispute resolution matters, including patent, commercial, soft IP (including brand protection), and general business litigation matters. They will lead the company’s patent program and will manage brand protection matters. The company is undergoing an incredible transformation marked by rapid growth and a soaring stock price, and this person will have an exciting opportunity to be a foundational member of the legal team and help shape ongoing strategy.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 15+ years of legal experience directly managing high stakes litigation, including patent and general IP litigation, both at a law firm and in-house at an established hardware company
- Strong foundation in patent litigation (no technical degree required)
- Significant experience managing cases through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, dispute resolution, and arbitration or trial
- Strong critical thinking skills, strategic mindset and ability to see the big picture
- Ability to anticipate and address legal risks in business-centric ways by developing strategies to solve problems, while strengthening partnerships and business objectives
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills
- Executive presence
- Confidence and willingness to engage in constructive conflict
- Passion for the company and mission
This is an incredible opportunity to join a successful company, in a unique space, with a positive corporate culture and a strong executive management team. Compensation is targeted at a base salary range of $320-340K, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Base salary and overall compensation will be determined by several factors, including the candidate’s qualifications and years of directly relevant experience.
Solutus has been retained as the exclusive representative for this desirable search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation.
Given the heavy volume of applicants, we will only respond directly to applicants if their background is aligned with our client’s hiring criteria. We appreciate your understanding.
Ref. #925-SLS
About this role
Summary
Lead litigation, patent, and IP matters; manage legal strategy and teams.
Job title
Head of Litigation and IP
Experience level
15+ years
Minimum experience
15+ years exp
Industry
technology
Location requirements
San Jose, CA, three days in-office, no remote
Salary
$320k–$340k
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
litigation managementpatent litigationdispute resolutionlegal strategycommunication
Preferred skills
executive presenceconflict engagementcollaboration
Specializations
litigationpatentIPdispute resolution
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
San Jose, CA, USA
On-site City
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