Resource 1 LLC · 2 weeks ago
Senior Counsel, Litigation & IP Strategy
Newport Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
8+ years expResource 1 LLC is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead their litigation portfolio with a focus on semiconductor technologies. The role involves managing high-stakes disputes and collaborating with engineering teams to translate technical concepts into legal strategies.
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Responsibilities
Drive litigation strategy ,semiconductor-related IP, antitrust, trade secrets, and class action matters
Draft pleadings and briefs for high-stakes cases and direct all phases of litigation from discovery through trial and appeal
Collaborate with engineering teams to translate deep-tech architecture into winning legal positions
Manage outside counsel and litigation budgets while navigating regulatory inquiries and ITC Section 337 investigations
Partner with senior leadership to align legal risks with broader business and market dynamics
Qualification
Required
J.D. with 8+ years of litigation experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership capacity (In-House/NPE)
Deep technical understanding of semiconductor design and memory systems
Significant experience in patent litigation and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the PTAB
You don't just manage cases; you proactively identify and mitigate risk before it hits the docket
Preferred
In-house experience at a semiconductor/tech company or NPE
Familiarity with SEPs (Standards-Essential Patents) and licensing negotiations
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is a major plus
Company
Resource 1 LLC
RESOURCE 1 is a national provider of staffing, recruiting and executive search services. Our people truly set us apart.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase