Sr. Corporate Counsel - Intellectual Property Litigation

T-Mobile USA, Inc

Bellevue, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Attorney, Budget Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Editing, Intellectual Property (IP), Intellectual Property Analysis, Legal, License Management, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Patent Litigation, Patents, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, State Laws and Regulations, Stock Purchase Plans, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Telecommunications Industry, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Bellevue, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

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.

What you'll do in your role.

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

The experience you'll need to bring.

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).

What Will Make You Stand Out

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

At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $144,100 - $260,000

Corporate Bonus Target: 20%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, 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. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering 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. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.

Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.

EOE Statement

We Take Equal Opportunity Seriously - By Choice

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our Company values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.

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