Corporate Counsel: Litigation and Legal Affairs

Nuna; Morgantown (PA); In loco; USD 149.000 - 187.000; Tempo pieno

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Health plan

Dental insurance

401(k)

Descrizione del lavoro

Nuna, a global premium baby gear brand, seeks a Corporate Counsel of Litigation and Legal Affairs to lead IP disputes, patent litigation, and related strategic matters. You will partner with product, engineering, and executive teams to protect intellectual property while balancing business objectives.

This role drives litigation strategy, outside counsel management, and risk analysis across Nuna’s global operations, including trademark, copyright, and commercial matters, in a fast-paced

Competenze

• J.D. required from an accredited law school.
• Active U.S. state bar in good standing.
• 5–10 years of legal experience in law firm or corporate setting.
• Experience managing patent litigation matters.
• Experience in IP law including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets.

Mansioni

• Lead IP litigation management with outside counsel and enforcement strategies.
• Provide risk-based recommendations to executive leadership.
• Coordinate discovery, holds, and investigations across global operations.
• Guide portfolio strategy and enforcement opportunities with cross-functional teams.
• Support contractual matters and dispute-related risk management.

Conoscenze

Litigation management

Patent law

Dispute resolution

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal research

Strategic risk assessment

Formazione

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission (US)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Cobblestone

PatSnap

Wrike

Navan

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

At Nuna, we believe every family deserves thoughtfully designed products that combine safety, innovation, and style. As a global premium baby gear brand, our core values of Community, Generosity, Teamwork, and Excellence guide everything we do, from creating high-quality products to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace.

We are committed to continuous growth, meaningful impact, and making a difference for families around the world.

Currently we are looking for a Corporate Counsel of Litigation and Legal Affairs is to provide strategic legal guidance and leadership regarding intellectual property disputes, patent litigation, competitive risks, commercial litigation matters, and general legal affairs.

About The Role

This position serves as a key legal advisor to business leaders, product development teams, and executive management, helping protect the Company’s intellectual property assets while mitigating legal and business risks. This role will lead litigation management, enforcement strategy, freedom-to-operate assessments, dispute resolution initiatives, and intellectual property risk analysis across the Company's global operations. Additional responsibilities include supporting trademark, copyright, unfair competition, commercial, product liability, and other legal matters arising within the Company and affiliated brands.

What You’ll Be Doing

Intellectual Property Litigation & Dispute Management

• Manages all aspects of patent litigation, intellectual property disputes, arbitration, mediation, and related legal proceedings in partnership with outside counsel.
• Evaluates and develops enforcement, defense, settlement, and dispute resolution strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Conducts and oversees patent infringement, non-infringement, validity, invalidity, ownership, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Assesses litigation exposure and provides risk-based recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Coordinates litigation holds, document preservation, discovery activities, and internal investigations.
• Supports pre-litigation assessments, cease-and-desist matters, licensing disputes, settlement negotiations, and other enforcement activities.
• Directs outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective representation and efficient litigation management.

Intellectual Property Strategy & Portfolio Support

• Partners closely with product development, engineering, innovation, compliance, quality, marketing, and commercial teams to identify and mitigate intellectual property risks.
• Monitors competitor patent activity, litigation trends, regulatory developments, and emerging legal risks affecting the Company’s products and business operations.
• Supports patent portfolio strategy by identifying enforcement opportunities, competitive risks, defensive positioning considerations, and business risks.
• Provides legal guidance regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, and related intellectual property matters.
• Assists in evaluating intellectual property assets in support of business growth, innovation, and competitive differentiation initiatives.

Business Partnership & Legal Counsel

• Provides practical, business-focused legal advice regarding intellectual property, commercial disputes, competitive matters, and general legal risks.
• Advises executive leadership and key stakeholders on legal strategies that align with the Company’s operational and commercial objectives.
• Conducts legal research and prepares written analyses, legal opinions, risk assessments, and recommendations for management.
• Assists with management of the Company’s contract processes and advises on dispute-related contractual matters.
• Supports business initiatives by identifying legal risks and providing practical solutions that balance risk mitigation with commercial objectives.

Global Legal Operations & Compliance

• Coordinates with international affiliates and legal counterparts regarding global litigation, intellectual property protection, and enforcement initiatives.
• Develops and conducts employee training related to intellectual property, litigation avoidance, compliance, confidentiality, records management, and related legal topics.
• Supports legal compliance initiatives, corporate governance activities, and risk-management programs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of legal policies, procedures, and best practices.

General Litigation & Special Projects

• Provides support for commercial litigation, product liability claims, consumer protection matters, regulatory disputes, and other litigation matters as assigned.
• Assists with investigations and dispute resolution activities involving customers, competitors, suppliers, and other third parties.
• Supports other corporate, commercial, compliance, regulatory, employment, and legal matters as assigned.
• Performs additional duties and special projects consistent with the responsibilities of the Legal Department.

This position description is intended to provide a summary of the essential duties, tasks, and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered an exhaustive listing of all work requirements.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of legal experience gained in a nationally recognized law firm, corporate legal department, or combination thereof.
• Experience managing and supporting patent litigation matters is required.
• Experience with intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition matters.
• Experience conducting infringement, freedom-to-operate, validity, invalidity, and enforcement assessments.
• Experience managing complex litigation, investigations, dispute resolution matters, and outside counsel relationships.
• Experience with commercial litigation, product liability, consumer products, or manufacturing-related matters is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a multinational organization and coordinating cross-border legal matters is preferred.
• Prior clerkship experience is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong litigation, case assessment, negotiation, and dispute-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal and intellectual property issues into practical business recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. patent law, litigation procedures, evidentiary principles, and dispute-management strategies.
• Exceptional analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding legal research, drafting, written advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong executive presence and ability to interact effectively with senior leadership.
• Possess a clear business-focused outlook and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Ability to remain poised under pressure or opposition and make sound decisions in high-stakes situations.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, integrity, and commitment to high ethical standards.
• Outstanding listening and communication skills; adept at communicating complex legal concepts to both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Self-starter able to prioritize workload and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functions, departments, and international teams.
• Commitment to identifying practical and pragmatic business solutions.

Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to quickly and proficiently learn new software and technologies.
• Experience with litigation management, eDiscovery, contract management, and matter-management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with:
  • Contract Management Software | Cobblestone preferred
  • Project Management Software | Wrike preferred
  • Electronic Signature Platforms
  • Patent Analytics and Competitive Intelligence Tools (PatSnap or similar platforms)
  • Corporate Travel Systems | Navan preferred

Other

• Language: Proficiency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Travel: Open to domestic and international business travel.
• Ability to work extended hours as business needs warrant.

Pennsylvania Pay Transparency Act

• The range for this role is between $149,410.66 to $186,763.32
• Target compensation range and subsequent actual salary is/will be determined by a number of factors including but not limited to specific skills, competencies, years of experience, geographic location and education as aligned to the job description.
• Full-time employees are eligible for company benefits to include medical, prescription, dental, mental health benefits, 401(k) and paid time off (vacation, sick days and paid holidays).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical & Prescription Plan Design: $0 Copay / $0 Deductible
• Dental, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a 6% Employer Match.
• PTO: Holidays, vacation & sick time
• Gym facilities (PA & WA only)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.