Senior Legal Counsel (IP Prosecution and Litigation)

We’re in an unbelievably exciting area of tech and are fundamentally reshaping the data storage industry. Here, you lead with innovative thinking, grow along with us, and join the smartest team in the industry.

This type of work—work that changes the world—is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Legal Counsel (IP Prosecution & Litigation), you will serve as a strategic partner to our engineering and executive teams, providing high-level guidance on patent strategy and the end-to-end litigation lifecycle. You will be responsible for managing a global patent portfolio of over 2,000 matters, overseeing outside counsel in all prosecution efforts while performing strategic analysis to ensure the portfolio aligns with core business priorities. Your role also involves managing outside litigation counsel and technical experts, where you will define settlement strategies and develop processes to improve the efficiency and quality of patent dispute work. You will have the opportunity to provide regular recommendations to the CTO and founder on portfolio direction, litigation activity, and emerging risks in key technology areas. You will also leverage competitive analysis and patent charting to advise technical teams on third-party risks and the strategic value of technical publications. Ultimately, you will bridge the gap between complex legal frameworks and technical execution, ensuring our competitive advantage is both protected and enforceable.

What You Will Bring

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to a U.S. state bar organization for the jurisdiction where the candidate is working and in good standing
• Registered and in good standing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• 12+ years of legal experience in patent strategy and patent management in-house at technology companies and/or at major law firms
• Prior experience in Computer Sciences, Compute Engineering, Software, Information Systems or related field is preferred
• Comfortable and effective in presenting complex information to senior executives including Engineering / Marketing Management and Field GTM / Sales teams
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic thinking and risk assessment abilities

What You Will Do

• Prosecution/Portfolio Skills:  

• Manage patent portfolio of over 2K matters

• Ability to do strategic analysis of patent portfolio to align with business priorities

• Oversee outside counsel in all prosecution matters - drafting, office actions, appeals, foreign filing decisions, annuities etc.

• Conduct competitive analysis on company’s patent portfolio

Business & Engineering Advisor

• Advise technical/engineering teams on IP risks, 3rd party patents, and publications
• Provide regular recommendations to CTO and founder on portfolio direction and strategic investments in key technology areas
• Review technical publications and disclosures to align with Everpure’s strategy

Litigation/Dispute Skills:

• Manage outside litigation counsel, technical experts, and discovery matters
• Managing ongoing patent charting on competitors of Everpure’s patent portfolio
• Provide input on defenses, risk exposure, and settlement strategy
• Coordinate technical analysis with internal team
• Ability to establish and maintain a process to improve predictability, efficiency, and quality of patent dispute relate work
• Provide regular recommendations to CTO and founder on litigation activity and emerging risks

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Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the labor market across the applicable locations. 

This role may be eligible for incentive pay and/or equity. 

There is no application deadline and we accept applications on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

The annual base salary range is:

$205,000—$328,000 USD

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out purebenefits.com for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

Join us and bring your best.

Bring your bold.

Pure and simple.