Head of Litigation & IP Strategy — NYC Hybrid

Epiq Counsel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 450,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Company-supported travel

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Epiq Counsel is partnering with a Fortune 500 global manufacturer to appoint its next Head of Litigation. This permanent senior leadership role reports to the General Counsel and is open to candidates in the New York City metro area.

The position is hybrid, with a strong requirement to be onsite 3–4 days per week at headquarters. Base salary ranges from $450,000 to $500,000, plus a short-term and a long-term incentive plan, and a comprehensive executive benefits package.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing.
• 15+ years of litigation experience, including significant in-house leadership.
• Proven record of managing complex, high-stakes litigation and leading teams of attorneys.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a record of advising senior executives.
• Strong business acumen and leadership instincts.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy across a high-value docket of IP and commercial matters, including ITC investigations.
• Serve as the primary litigation advisor to senior leadership and business unit heads, and brief the board.
• Lead, develop, and elevate a talented team of attorneys and staff, including an e-discovery function.
• Own the litigation budget and manage outside counsel for value and results.

Skills

Executive leadership

Litigation strategy

IP litigation

Communication

Business acumen

Education

JD from an accredited law school, active bar admission

Job description

Epiq Counsel is partnering with a Fortune 500 global manufacturer to appoint its next Head of Litigation. This permanent senior leadership role reports to the General Counsel and is open to candidates in the New York City metro area.

The position is hybrid, with a strong requirement to be onsite 3–4 days per week at headquarters. Base salary ranges from $450,000 to $500,000, plus a short-term and a long-term incentive plan, and a comprehensive executive benefits package.