Senior Legal Counsel IP Prosecution and Litigation
Pure StorageSanta Clara, California
Full Time
Posted March 4, 2026
$205k - $328k
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Job Description
The role involves managing and strategizing a global patent portfolio, overseeing patent prosecution and litigation efforts, advising technical teams on IP risks, and providing high-level legal guidance to support the company's innovation and competitive advantage in the data storage industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a global patent portfolio of over 2,000 matters and oversee outside counsel in prosecution efforts
- Conduct strategic analysis to align patent portfolio with business priorities
- Advise technical teams on IP risks, third-party patents, and publications
- Provide recommendations to executive leadership on portfolio direction, litigation, and emerging risks
- Manage outside litigation counsel and technical experts in patent disputes
- Coordinate technical analysis and improve processes related to patent disputes
Requirements
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to a U.S. state bar organization for the jurisdiction where the candidate is working and in good standing
- Registered and in good standing to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- 12 years of legal experience in patent strategy and patent management in-house at technology companies and/or at major law firms
- Prior experience in Computer Sciences, Compute Engineering, Software, Information Systems or related field is preferred
- Ability to do strategic analysis of patent portfolio to align with business priorities
- Experience managing a patent portfolio of over 2,000 matters
- Experience overseeing outside counsel in all prosecution matters including drafting, office actions, appeals, foreign filing decisions, and annuities
- Experience conducting competitive analysis on company’s patent portfolio
- Experience managing outside litigation counsel, technical experts, and discovery matters
- Ability to provide input on defenses, risk exposure, and settlement strategy
- Ability to coordinate technical analysis with internal teams
- Ability to establish and maintain a process to improve predictability, efficiency, and quality of patent dispute work
- Experience reviewing technical publications and disclosures to align with company strategy
- Ability to provide regular recommendations to CTO and founder on portfolio direction, litigation activity, and emerging risks
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $205,000 - $328,000 USD
Potential eligibility for incentive pay and/or equity
Flexible time off
Wellness resources
Company-sponsored team events
Accommodations and accessibility for candidates with disabilities
Inclusive and diverse work environment
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