Sr. Corporate Counsel – Intellectual Property Litigation

T-Mobile • Bellevue, WA

5h

About The Position

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees! Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is “yes,” you should join T-Mobile’s All-Star Legal Team! We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our dynamic legal team as Sr. Corporate Counsel – Intellectual Property Litigation. You will be a key contributor, actively working on and managing all aspects of intellectual property litigations and disputes. Your primary responsibilities will focus on resolving patent disputes, but you will also work on other types of intellectual property issues. You will partner with other lawyers in the Legal Department and business clients to proactively mitigate IP risk and deliver advice that aligns potential risk mitigation with T-Mobile’s business objectives. To succeed in this role, you must be a self-starter. An attorney with excellent litigation and negotiation skills. A person with confidence, first-rate judgment, and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others inside and outside your organization.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or international equivalent.
• 7-10 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably including experience at a top-tier law firm, with significant experience handling trials, hearings, depositions, and/or arbitrations.
• Broad knowledge of patent law and patent litigation before U.S. District Courts and, preferably, the USPTO.
• Exceptional legal writing skills, including drafting and editing complex legal arguments, and outstanding attention to detail.
• Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Prior, relevant in-house experience (preferred, but not required)
• Team player with the capacity to lead cases independently
• Excellent judgment and pragmatism
• A demonstrated business-savvy, creative approach to problem solving
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience in the telecommunications industry and related technology
• Experience with indemnitor relationships
• Strong advocacy skills, particularly involving technology and complex legal issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, outside counsel, and the court
• A demonstrated ability to effectively manage outside counsel and cases within budget
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead teams of internal and external resources to achieve successful outcomes for T-Mobile
• Develop case strategies, including selecting and managing outside counsel, and setting and managing litigation budgets
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, motion practices, discovery, dispute resolution, trial, and appeals
• Respond to third-party subpoenas
• Manage licensing outreach and indemnity relationships
• Partner with colleagues and business leaders to advise on legal strategy and risk in the context of business goals and objectives
• Monitor new developments and emerging issues in intellectual property law and assess related legal risks
• Drive departmental initiatives and integrate learned lessons to achieve team goals, increase efficiency, and better serve the business’ evolving needs

Benefits

• Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches.
• Employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role.
• Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year.
• Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance.
• medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance.
• eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs!

What This Job Offers

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