Commercial and IP Litigation Counsel

Legal.io; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

Legal.io is assisting a client seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to provide interim coverage for the in-house litigation team for a 3‑month engagement (October 2026 – January 2027).

You will manage commercial disputes involving customers, partners, and integration matters, support IP and patent litigation, coordinate strategy with outside counsel across jurisdictions, and partner with Commercial Legal, Sales, and other teams to balance risk with business goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience (U.S. commercial focus).
• Experience in both law firm and in-house settings, preferably with enterprise software/tech.
• Experience managing outside counsel and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and project-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial disputes involving customers, partners, and business integration matters.
• Provide support across commercial and intellectual property disputes.
• Support an active patent litigation matter as it progresses toward trial.
• Coordinate strategy and day-to-day activities with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with Commercial Legal, Sales, Customer Success, and other teams to investigate issues, assess risk, and resolve disputes.
• Draft legal communications, manage investigations, prioritize matters, and keep litigation workstreams moving with minimal oversight.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance balancing legal and commercial risk.

Skills

Litigation experience

In-house + law firm

Outside counsel management

Communication skills

Project management

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Duration: 3 Months (October 2026 – January 2027)

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Counsel to provide interim support to its in-house litigation team during a leave coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with both law firm and in-house experience to manage a diverse commercial litigation portfolio, partner with business stakeholders, and work closely with outside counsel in a fast-paced, global technology environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage commercial disputes involving customers, partners, and business integration matters.
• Provide support across commercial and intellectual property disputes
• Support an active patent litigation matter as it progresses toward trial.
• Coordinate strategy and day-to-day activities with outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with Commercial Legal, Sales, Customer Success, and other cross-functional teams to investigate issues, assess risk, and resolve disputes.
• Draft legal communications, manage investigations, prioritize incoming matters, and keep litigation workstreams moving with minimal oversight.
• Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance while balancing legal and commercial risk.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of litigation experience with a strong U.S. commercial litigation background.
• Experience at both a law firm and an in-house legal department, preferably supporting an enterprise software or technology company.
• Experience managing outside counsel and collaborating across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.