Intellectual Property - Litigation General Attorney in Washington, DC

In-House

Washington, DC

Intellectual Property - Litigation General Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

5-15 yrs required

No

The Director of International Patent Litigation will be responsible for leading Apple's international patent cases, including both offensive and defensive efforts. This role requires a deep knowledge of the legal field and a passion for innovation, as well as the ability to think strategically about international intellectual property risks. The Director will work closely with senior engineering and business leaders to protect Apple's interests in courts around the world. They will also be responsible for defining and implementing strategies, managing risk, advocating for balanced patent law and policy, and mentoring and developing the patent litigation team. Additionally, the Director will serve as the senior leader for engagement with outside counsel and advance inclusion and diversity initiatives across Apple and the legal profession.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a high-performing team in patent litigation to align with Apple's long-term business goals
- Develop and execute international patent litigation strategies to protect Apple's innovations globally
- Provide strategic direction for international patent litigation in alignment with evolving business and legal risks
- Mentor and support the development of internal attorneys
- Direct cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, and legal teams
- Advocate for balanced patent law and policy through engagement with external stakeholders and industry groups
- Serve as the senior leader for engagement with outside counsel and manage international patent litigation efforts
- Advance inclusion and diversity initiatives across Apple and the legal profession

Minimum Qualifications:
- JD degree
- 15+ years of relevant experience at a top law firm and/or in-house legal department, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Attorney with 15+ years of experience managing complex patent litigation, strategy, and patent-related risk management
- Senior leadership experience managing complex patent cases in a variety of international courts

Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven ability to communicate at a senior executive level, synthesizing complex legal and technical information for cross-functional leadership
- Experience managing cross-border legal issues and global teams
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk management and value creation in high-stakes, fast-paced environments

The base pay range for this role is between $283,400 and $453,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. In addition to base pay, Apple employees also have the opportunity to become shareholders through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Employees also receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses. This role may also be eligible for bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation assistance.

The Director of International Patent Litigation will play a crucial role in protecting Apple's innovations and interests globally. This role requires a deep understanding of the legal field and a passion for innovation, as well as the ability to think strategically and communicate effectively with senior executives. The Director will also have the opportunity to mentor and develop internal attorneys, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and advocate for balanced patent law and policy. With a competitive base pay and additional benefits, this role offers an exciting opportunity for experienced legal professionals to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.