Senior Lead - Patent/Litigation Analyst

ASM International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a (senior) Patent/Litigation Analyst. This role focuses on performing patent analyses and mitigating IP risks while collaborating with a global team. The ideal candidate will hold a B.Sc., preferably an M.Sc. or J.D., with 3-6 years of legal experience in U.S. patent litigation. This position requires ability to handle complex topics, prepare legal materials, and adapt to multicultural environments. Travel will be necessary to engage with technical and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of legal experience in U.S. patent litigation.
• Experience in preparing filings and trial support.
• Self-driven mentality with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Perform tailored patent analyses for business needs.
• Mitigate IP risks and maintain contact with global teams.
• Travel to interface with U.S. technical/business staff.

Skills

Ability to analyze IP and scientific information

Familiarity with U.S. patent litigation procedures

Strong communication skills

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

Education

B.Sc. in chemistry, materials science, physics or relevant discipline

J.D. with active membership in a U.S. state bar

Job description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

The Challenge

As a (senior) Patent/Litigation Analyst in the Phoenix office, your primary focus is performing tailored patent analyses and landscapes for various global business needs. In addition to these core duties, you will play a key role in IP risk mitigation. This includes maintaining close contact with the rest of the global IP & licensing team and other stakeholders.

You will report directly to the IP strategy lead, located in Helsinki, Finland. You will have a strong working relation with IP team members in the US, Japan, Korea, Belgium, Finland, and the Netherlands as well as the technical members and business units around the globe.

The role is in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. In this position, traveling will be required to accommodate the global footprint of the IP team and other stakeholders. Being in Phoenix means you will interface with key U.S. technical and business staff on-site, while virtually connecting with colleagues and internal partners worldwide.

Education

• B.Sc. required, M.Sc. preferred degree in chemistry, materials science, physics or other relevant semiconductor engineering discipline.
• J.D., active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar and eligibility to obtain in‑house registration in Arizona (if necessary)

Experience

• 3-6 years of legal experience supporting U.S. patent litigation is required. For example, involvement in preparing IPR filings, PTAB trial support, written opinion work, or patent infringement case support (such as prior art research, claim charting, depositions, technical expert support, or trial experience) will enable you to effectively bridge technical analysis with litigation strategy.
• Foundation and desire to analyze patents/scientific information, evidence of use and further tailor and compile analysis and claim charts from those.
• Self‑driven mentality and capability of operating with a high degree of autonomy.

Required skills

• Ability to navigate effectively through IP and scientific information in a global, complex, multicultural, dynamic and demanding high‑tech environment.
• Familiarity with U.S. patent litigation procedures and terminology with capability to prepare technical materials for legal proceedings (e.g., claim charts, prior art evidence for IPRs, deposition exhibits).
• Ability to take a complex topic and break it down to tailor a message to a variety of stakeholders in the business having a range of technical and business experience.
• Able to understand multiple and varying interests and devise the right questions to achieve the stakeholders’ desired outcome.
• Understanding diverse cultural backgrounds of other team members and stakeholders and adjusting way of working to accommodate those cultures.

*NOTE* - The internal job title may differ from the advertised in line with our internal job title matrix.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting‑edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.