Associate General Counsel, Litigation

About InterDigitalInterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.For more information, visit: .Position SummaryThis position is based in Europe/UK at one of InterDigital’s international locations, but we may consider a remote location. The position will require domestic and international travel. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and respected legal department with over 100 members and will be involved in litigation related to InterDigital’s patent licensing programs and other legal proceedings involving the company and its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will be tasked with implementing InterDigital’s global intellectual property litigation strategy, including designing (in conjunction with in-house experts and outside counsel) that strategy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity and be expected to evaluate the internal and external litigation needs and resources of the company and to implement necessary changes and additions. While this is a global role, the successful candidate must have significant experience handling patent infringement cases in German Regional Courts and the UPC. This position will report directly to the VP, Head of Litigation and will have significant contact with other members of the company’s management team, including senior executives.Responsibilities:Worldwide Litigation Oversight and StrategyEnforcement of Standard Essential Patents, or SEP’s, including providing advice regarding FRAND (Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) litigation strategies, to drive the company’s licensing programs across various sectors, including cellular, video processing, video streaming, WiFi, and consumer electronicsDefending the company against existing and new global intellectual property (IP), antitrust, commercial, or other litigation worldwide initiated by third partiesManage and direct external counsel providing support for litigation and other legal proceedings involving the company and its subsidiariesWorking closely with the company’s Director of Legal Operations and Finance Department to help the VP, Head of Litigation manage significant budgets for internal and external spend involving the company and its subsidiariesWorking closely with the company’s licensing professionals, support business and/or settlement negotiations with prospective licensees worldwideRequired Experience:The successful candidate will have 10-15 years of directly relevant IP litigation experience, including within a law firm. The candidate will have experience advising patent owners, preferably SEP holders, and with FRAND litigation, in the technology industry or other IP-intensive businesses. The ideal candidate will have experience as lead or primary counsel in high-value patent enforcement litigation in German Regional Court proceedings, UPC proceedings and/or UK High Court proceedings - ideally all three jurisdictions.Personal Characteristics:The successful candidate will be results-driven while maintaining a steadfast commitment to integrity and the highest ethical standards. In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following characteristics:Demonstrated effectiveness as a trial lawyerStrong collaboration skills and the ability to build relationships within the department, with fellow managers and across the organizationExcellent oral and written advocacy and communication skillsStrong executive presenceSelf-starter willing to both handle and manage assigned projects and tasks, as appropriateStrong work ethic and excellent organizational skillsConfident, respectful of others and commands respectPersonable and a team playerEducational/Professional Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus law degreeLaw degree from top-tier law school preferredCurrently qualified to practice law10-15 years related experience at a law firm and/or in a corporate law departmentExperience serving as counsel in high-value patent enforcement litigation, including FRAND litigationExperience advising patent holders, with a preference for having advised SEP holdersTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Location: One of InterDigital's European Office Locations. Would consider remote in certain locations.InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.SummaryLocation: London, UK; Issy, France; Rennes, France; Brussels, BELType: Full time