Litigation Counsel

Fortinet•Sunnyvale, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fortinet seeks an experienced, high-energy patent litigator to join our litigation team at our Sunnyvale headquarters. Fortinet is a market leader in the dynamic cybersecurity industry, securing the world’s largest enterprises and critical infrastructure. With over $6 billion in annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees globally, Fortinet offers the stability of a Fortune 500 company with the innovation and energy of a Silicon Valley technology leader. We are looking for a motivated self-starter who brings a positive attitude, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and is eager to contribute to Fortinet’s mission of making possible a digital world that we can always trust. If you thrive handling strategic work and day-to-day tasks with equal enthusiasm, this is an exciting opportunity for you. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has impeccable judgment and strong initiative, is strategic and self-motivated and wants to join a dynamic team in a successful Silicon Valley technology company that is determined to maintain its entrepreneurial, fast-paced roots, and yet is large enough to be international and stable. The ideal candidate has significant patent litigation experience, including district court litigation and familiarity with PTAB and ITC proceedings. Experience with technology companies or the computer networking industry is a plus. Candidates with backgrounds at premier law firms or in-house patent litigation teams are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized law school.
Admission to applicable state bar.
Extensive patent litigation experience preferred; a willingness to learn is a minimum.
A technical background or demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex technologies is highly valued.
Flexible for the right fit.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the technology and networking spaces is a plus, but not necessary if there is a willingness to learn.
Experience with technology companies or the computer networking industry is a plus.
Candidates with backgrounds at premier law firms or in-house patent litigation teams are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

In concert with Fortinet's Vice President of Litigation and Compliance and executive team, oversee the company’s global litigation portfolio. That portfolio consists mostly of US-based patent litigation, along with employment, securities, general business, and other kinds of litigation around the world.
Provide strategic guidance to outside counsel.
Support outside counsel in coordinating discovery, including implementing litigation holds, working with witnesses, and gathering evidence.
Manage internal responses to subpoenas, statutory records requests, etc.
Directly negotiate resolution of pre-litigation and early stage litigation disputes independently or with minimal oversight.
Develop processes and playbooks for a maturing litigation department.
Control outside legal spend.
Handle small matters independently, and work on larger matters collaboratively.
Assist with occasional internal investigations, including but not limited to pre-dispute matters and corporate compliance matters.
Additional job duties based on experience and ability.