CareerPlan

Assistant General Counsel (Patent Litigation)

USA - Pennsylvania - Upper ProvidenceFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead complex patent enforcement and litigation strategy for a global biopharma portfolio, focusing on US and European jurisdictions.

Role type

Senior in-house general counsel (patent litigation)

Builds

Litigation strategies and outcomes for biotechnology and pharmaceutical IP

Domain

Biopharma / Intellectual Property Law

Required skills

US attorney license, JD degree, complex patent litigation experience, biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry knowledge, international IP litigation experience, external counsel management, trial representation, strategic risk avoidance

Preferred skills

US patent litigation discovery experience, bench and jury trial experience, advanced scientific degree, registered to practice before USPTO, creative strategic approach

Technologies

AI tools for litigation management

Responsibilities

Develop and execute litigation strategy across US and Europe; represent company at hearings and trials; manage external counsel; drive early resolution of disputes; interface with senior business and legal leadership; implement AI solutions for litigation management