SVP Global IP Litigation & Strategy

Dolby; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 232,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (9/80 schedule)

Competitive compensation (base + bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Generous holidays & leave

Family care and disability benefits

Well-being programs

Team events and all-company updates

Catered weekly lunch and snacks

Temporary remote work option

Job summary

Via Licensing Alliance, a subsidiary of Dolby Laboratories, seeks a Senior Legal Strategist and Head of Litigation to develop and execute global litigation strategy. This hybrid role, based in San Francisco, requires in-office presence three days per week (Tue–Thu) and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support licensing and commercial goals.

The ideal candidate has JD, 10+ years in patent/IP/commercial litigation, and a track record of guiding complex disputes with strategic

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of litigation experience, including meaningful experience in both a top-tier law firm and in-house legal environment, with a strong focus on patent, intellectual property, and complex commercial litigation.
• Proven ability to lead high-stakes litigation matters involving sophisticated technology, licensing, standards, or intellectual property issues.
• Experience managing outside counsel, litigation budgets, case strategy, and executive-level reporting for complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end litigation strategy and execution, including early case assessment, investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, settlement strategy, appeals, and final resolution.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on litigation risk, dispute resolution strategy, licensing enforcement, and matters that may materially impact Via’s commercial objectives.
• Manage and direct outside counsel to ensure thoughtful strategy, disciplined execution, efficient staffing, budget accountability, and alignment with Via’s business priorities.
• Evaluate licensing requests, infringement allegations, claims, counterclaims, and settlement opportunities with strong legal judgment and business acumen.
• Oversee discovery strategy, document collection, privilege review, deposition preparation, expert engagement, and review of key legal filings with close attention to detail and risk management.
• Partner with internal legal, licensing, finance, product, and technical teams to gather facts, assess exposure, develop legal positions, and support successful outcomes.
• Develop practical, business-oriented recommendations for resolving disputes, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, negotiated settlement, or other dispute resolution approaches.
• Build and maintain strong processes for litigation management, reporting, matter tracking, budget forecasting, and executive updates.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Litigation experience

Outside counsel management

Legal strategy

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Via Licensing Alliance, a subsidiary of Dolby Laboratories, seeks a Senior Legal Strategist and Head of Litigation to develop and execute global litigation strategy. This hybrid role, based in San Francisco, requires in-office presence three days per week (Tue–Thu) and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to support licensing and commercial goals.

The ideal candidate has JD, 10+ years in patent/IP/commercial litigation, and a track record of guiding complex disputes with strategic