Vice President / Deputy General Counsel, Litigation & Intellectual Property (Remote) (914-SLS)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s full litigation portfolio, including commercial, antitrust, trade secret, breach of contract, IP, and consumer protection matters.
• Oversee strategy, budgeting, and outcomes for litigation handled internally and by outside counsel.
• Provide clear, strategic counsel to executives on litigation posture, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation across business lines.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the General Counsel on legal operations, innovation, and efficiency, including the integration of AI tools to enhance processes and outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the litigation and IP team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Oversee the company’s IP protection strategy in coordination with the AGC of IP, providing guidance on trade secret, trademark, and copyright matters while the AGC manages day-to-day portfolio activities.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• Proven track record managing high-stakes litigation and outside counsel.
• Broad commercial litigation experience, including antitrust, trade secret, and breach of contract matters, with working familiarity in IP litigation and protection (patent, copyright, trademark).
• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience.
• Exceptional judgment, communication skills, and business acumen.