Principal Legal Counsel

Samsung Electronics America; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Program

Wellness incentives

MBO bonus compensation

Job summary

Samsung Electronics America seeks a senior IP litigation counsel to direct complex patent disputes in ITC, US District Courts, and PTAB. You will counsel internal clients, manage outside counsel, and shape litigation strategy across multiple jurisdictions.

Applicants should have 12+ years of experience at top law firms or government agencies, with strong ITC and policy advocacy skills. Experience with CBP exclusion orders is highly regarded, and cross-cultural collaboration is valued at Samsung.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with bar admission.
• 12+ years of IP litigation experience at top firms or government agencies.
• Substantive ITC, US District Courts, and PTAB litigation experience.
• Experience with CBP related ITC exclusion orders.
• Experience in outreach to Congress/Agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct complex IP disputes in ITC, district courts, and PTAB.
• Counsel internal clients on IP litigation strategy.
• Oversee outside counsel and manage litigation budget.
• Monitor IP policy developments and advocate with policymakers.
• Represent Samsung in advocacy organizations and meetings.

Skills

IP litigation

Patent disputes

ITC experience

US District Courts

Policy advocacy

Education

JD degree

Job description

Position Summary

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship Samsung Electronics America (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. Across each of these areas, our work drives innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity in the United States. For nearly five decades, Samsung has been at the forefront of technological advancements, investing over $100 billion and creating more than 20,000 jobs nationwide. Our mission? To integrate cutting-edge products, services, and AI technology to deliver smarter, sustainable, and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA offers opportunities to work alongside global visionary thinkers and innovators who are passionate about making a difference. Explore the exciting opportunities at Samsung Electronics America and discover how you can make an impact. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment to direct complex IP disputes, primarily patent disputes in International Trade Commission (ITC), US District Courts, and PTAB
• Counsel diverse internal clients in all aspects of IP litigation
• Manage outside counsel in complex IP disputes
• Monitor and analyze current IP policy proposals to develop and execute IP policy strategy
• Represent the company within advocacy organizations, in meetings before Congress and Administrative agencies, and at public conferences and events

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• JD with 12+ years of relevant experience at a top tier law firm and IP related government agency
• Substantive experience litigating patent disputes in ITC, US District Courts, and PTAB
• Experience interacting with Customs & Border Protection relating to the administration of ITC exclusion orders
• Work experience within the International Trade Commission highly preferred
• Experience in outreach efforts (e.g., explaining highly detailed legal issues) to the US Congress and/or US Administrative Agencies highly preferred

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Education

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate complex IP policy issues into manageable concepts which diverse audiences can understand and process
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a cross-cultural team across the globe
• Korean language ability a plus, but not required
• Background in engineering/science highly preferred, but not required

Benefits

Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance (after 12 months)
• Paid Time Off
• Student Loan Program (after 12 months)
• Wellness Incentives
• Many more.
• MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

Company Culture and Diversity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process Samsung Electronics America is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or [e-mail] for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries.

Corporate Information

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, and network systems, and the entire semiconductor industry with our memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the development of the Internet of Things through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our official newsroom at (https://news.samsung.com/global/).