Principal Legal Counsel

Samsung Electronics • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a Principal Legal Counsel to work in a multidisciplinary team on complex intellectual property disputes, primarily patent disputes before the International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. District Courts, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The role counsels internal clients on all aspects of IP litigation and manages outside counsel in complex disputes.

The position also monitors and analyzes IP policy proposals to develop and execute policy strategy. It represents the company in advocacy organizations, meetings before Congress and administrative agencies, and public conferences and events. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• JD with 12+ years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm and IP-related government agency.
• Substantive experience litigating patent disputes in the ITC, U.S. District Courts, and PTAB.
• Experience interacting with Customs & Border Protection relating to administration of ITC exclusion orders.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex IP policy issues into manageable concepts that diverse audiences can understand and process.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a cross-cultural team across the globe.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience within the International Trade Commission is highly preferred.
• Experience in outreach efforts, such as explaining detailed legal issues to the U.S. Congress and/or U.S. administrative agencies, is highly preferred.
• Korean language ability is a plus, but not required.
• A background in engineering or science is highly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment to direct complex IP disputes, primarily patent disputes in the ITC, U.S. District Courts, and PTAB.
• Counsel diverse internal clients in all aspects of IP litigation.
• Manage outside counsel in complex IP disputes.
• Monitor and analyze current IP policy proposals to develop and execute IP policy strategy.
• Represent the company within advocacy organizations, in meetings before Congress and administrative agencies, and at public conferences and events.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance after 12 months
• Paid Time Off
• Student Loan Program after 12 months
• Wellness Incentives
• MBO bonus compensation based on company, division, and individual performance for regular full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree