Manage litigation and oversee patent enforcement in various jurisdictions around the world
Support Via in licensee audits and contract compliance, resolve audit disputes, including pre-litigation dispute resolution efforts, and other breach-of-contract matters
Draft, review and negotiate patent licensing agreements, settlement agreements, vendor contracts and other general business contracts
Work with Via’s global licensing team to develop program operational guidelines and agreement templates and develop and define program criteria and processes
Assist in the handling of other legal and corporate matters as they arise. Emphasis on providing practical solutions to enable Via’s business and operational needs
Manage commercial and IP enforcement disputes, including both domestic and foreign pre-litigation, litigation, patent proceedings and arbitration. Work closely with outside counsel in formulating strategy, drafting pleadings, briefs, and managing discovery
Advise management in connection with complex transactional matters associated with IP licensing and collaboration agreements, licensing strategies and protection of IP rights
Support Via’s general legal needs across all functions

Experience working with teams and business partners distributed worldwide and staying on top of global legal issues
Ability to coordinate as necessary with company’s finance, corporate, tax, privacy, and other subject matter experts
Excellent negotiation skills and problem-solving instincts
Self-initiative and ability to work with minimum of direction under time pressure
Strong litigation background and experience
Preferred experience in standard bodies, standard-essential patents, licensing programs and/or patent pools
Preferred management of worldwide patent or licensing strategies
Juris Doctor degree from top-tier law school
A minimum of 4 years’ legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house environment with hands-on experience in litigation, IP litigation, dispute resolution, and/or IP transactions.
Experience asserting and licensing patents strongly desirable.

Flexible work options (9/80 schedule) – employees in the U.S. get every other Friday off.
Competitive compensation (base + bonus)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contribution
401(k) with 50% company match on the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute on a pre-tax or Roth basis
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Generous holiday, vacation and sick leave
Supportive maternity, child bonding, and family care leave programs as well as short and long-term disability benefits
Programs and resources to support your physical, financial and social well being
Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates and retreat
Catered weekly lunch + snacks and drinks when working in the office
Temporary remote work option for qualified positions – employees can temporarily work remote from a location that is different from their designated office and home locations for up to 30 calendar days / 20 workdays in any 12-month period with manager and company approval
Tuition Reimbursement Program

Senior Counsel

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