Senior Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property

Position Summary

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

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Role and Responsibilities

Samsung Electronics America is seeking a dynamic Senior IP Attorney who will oversee patent litigation relating to all of our products and IP policy issues, including International Trade Commission (ITC), US Appeal Court, US District Courts, and Patent & Trademark Appeals Board (PTAB).  Additionally, you will participate in outreach efforts including to the US Congress and/or US Administrative Agencies.  Other roles and responsibilities include:

• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment to direct complex IP disputes, primarily patent appeals, before the Federal Circuit and patent trials before the ITC, District Courts, and PTAB
• Counsel diverse internal clients in all aspects of IP litigation and patent valuation
• Manage outside counsel in complex IP disputes
• Monitor and analyze current IP policy proposals to develop and execute IP policy strategy

Represent the company within advocacy organizations, in meetings before Congress and Administrative agencies, in meetings of IP committees within standard-setting organizations, and at public conferences and events

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• JD with 5+ years of relevant experience at a top-tier law firm, US government (e.g., clerkship and or agency experience), and/or in-house legal department
• Substantive experience managing patent appeals before the Federal Circuit required.  Work experience within the Federal Circuit and/or significant oral argument experience is highly preferred.
• Additional experience litigating patent disputes before the ITC, District Courts, and/or PTAB required, preferably including disputes involving standard-essential-patents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in outreach efforts (e.g., explaining highly detailed legal issues) to the US Congress, US Administrative Agencies, and Standard Setting Organizations preferred, but not required
• Background in engineering/science highly preferred, but not required
• Korean bilingual preferred, but not required

Required Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate complex IP policy issues into manageable concepts which diverse audiences can understand and process
• Self-starter and ability to work effectively both independently and in a cross-cultural team across the globe

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