IP Litigation Counsel

IP Litigation Counsel Description - HP is seeking an IP Litigation Counsel to lead high-stakes patent litigation and other matters with significant legal, financial, and business impact. This role is designed for an experienced patent litigator with a proven track record leading complex patent disputes. This role is based in either Houston / Spring or Vancouver and follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring employees to work in the office three days per week. This is a judgment driven role with autonomy. The successful candidate will function as a litigation leader, driving strategy, outcomes, and budgets with independent judgment rather than providing coverage or support. * Lead patent litigation matters through all phases, including trial, with responsibility for litigation strategy, risk assessment, and outcome scenarios. * Retain, manage, and closely partner with outside counsel, including staffing, strategy, fee arrangements, and performance accountability. * Manage budgets for matters in scope, including forecasting, accruals, reserves, and executive level reporting on litigation spend and exposure. Required Qualifications The must-haves for this role are: * J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. * 7+ years of litigation experience, reflecting progressive responsibility for patent litigation matters. * Proven experience leading complex patent litigation matters, including technically complex, expert-driven cases. * Strong judgment and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications * First or second chair trial experience, including trying cases to verdict. * Experience handling commercial litigation and/or class actions in addition to patent litigation. * Experience advising business leaders on litigation risk, settlement posture, and trial exposure. * Experience managing outside counsel, litigation budgets, reserves, and related financial reporting. * Experience at a top-tier firm. * In-house experience in a litigation management role. The pay range for this role is $165,450 to $259,750 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Long term/short term disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Life insurance * Generous time off policies, including; * 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure * 11 paid holidays * Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview [https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/]) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Job - Legal Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation - Yes Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) \- HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"