Senior Patent Litigation Counsel — Global Life Sciences

Genentech, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 378,000; Full time

Job summary

Genentech, Inc. in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Senior Counsel, Patent Litigation to lead and support global patent litigation with emphasis on US matters.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Global Patent Litigation and requires at least 7–10 years in life sciences patent litigation, with strong strategic and negotiation skills. Candidates must hold a JD and be licensed to practice in a US state, plus eligibility as In-House Counsel in California.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of patent litigation experience in life sciences.
• Strong understanding of US patent litigation procedures and strategy.
• Experience coordinating multi-jurisdictional patent matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate active caseloads of litigations, appeals and other adversarial proceedings.
• Advise on substantive legal strategy with prudent risk assessment.
• Collaborate with business and legal teams to align litigation with business goals.
• Develop strategies for cross-border disputes and license negotiations.
• Coordinate with US and international counterparts on multi-jurisdictional matters.

Skills

Patent litigation

Life sciences

Trial experience

US practice

Multi-jurisdictional

Education

JD degree

Job description

Genentech, Inc. in South San Francisco, CA, seeks a Senior Counsel, Patent Litigation to lead and support global patent litigation with emphasis on US matters.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Global Patent Litigation and requires at least 7–10 years in life sciences patent litigation, with strong strategic and negotiation skills. Candidates must hold a JD and be licensed to practice in a US state, plus eligibility as In-House Counsel in California.