Senior Litigation Counsel: IP Enforcement and ITC Strategy
About The Position
Founded with the vision to electrify everything, Group14 is the leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. Our breakthrough technology, SCC55®, is unlocking transformational performance for rechargeable batteries that power the world’s most critical innovations, from electric vehicles and AI-enabled electronics to eVTOLs and grid-scale energy storage. By enabling higher-density, faster-charging batteries, we are helping accelerate the global transition to an electrified future. Over the past year, Group14 reached major milestones that underscore our momentum. We closed a $463 million Series D round, bringing our total equity raised to more than $1 billion, and acquired full ownership of a battery materials factory in South Korea, strengthening global supply chains and scaling production to meet surging demand. Headquartered in Washington state with manufacturing operations worldwide, Group14 is backed by world-class investors and customers, including Porsche, ATL, Microsoft, and SK Inc. As we continue to grow, we are building a team united by passion for shaping the future of energy. We are seeking a strategic Litigation Counsel with demonstrated expertise in Section 337 procedures and complex IP litigation to lead high-priority, fast-paced litigation matters with an immediate focus on matters before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The ideal candidate is a strategic advocate who thrives under tight deadlines, possesses exceptional attention to detail, and brings a proactive, solutions-focused approach to every stage of the litigation lifecycle. Group14 was the first to invent and the first to deliver its silicon anode technology at scale. This role offers the unique position to evolve and rapidly execute Group14’s IP enforcement strategy leveraging a global patent portfolio. As the lead for matters before the ITC actions and litigation, you will be responsible for developing and executing sophisticated legal strategies that safeguard Group14 innovations and maintain a fair, competitive marketplace. The ideal candidate has experience in both the legal strategy and the hands-on execution of complex litigation.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school alongside an active bar membership.
- 4+ years of experience in IP litigation, with a significant focus on Section 337 ITC investigations.
- Proven track record of managing discovery and trial preparation in high-volume environments.
Nice To Haves
- Admission to the USPTO preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, organization, and interpretation of complex legal documents and pleadings related to ITC investigations and IP litigation.
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, and exhibits that articulate the strength of Group14’s IP assets and market leading position.
- Manage large-scale discovery workflows, including the oversight of document review, production sets, and trial exhibit preparation.
- Lead deposition preparation, including the compilation of exhibits, witness outlines, and logistical coordination for key testimony.
- Collaborate with internal business teams and external counsel/vendors to streamline workflows and enhance litigation processes.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
- Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
- Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Stock Options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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