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**Company:** Qualcomm Incorporated **Job Area:** Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel **General Summary:** Qualcomm is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our legal team to support the company's businesses when involved in patent and other IP litigation, commercial disputes, other complex litigation, and related legal issues. This role will help to manage our company's interests in court, arbitration, mediation, and other legal proceedings. It will also advise our management on legal matters, risks, and strategies. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** · Managing and leading teams of internal and external resources to achieve successful outcomes while managing matters to budget. · Developing case strategies and budgets as well as active involvement in patent litigation matters, which typically will include the management of outside counsel, factual investigations, pretrial pleadings, discovery, motions practice and dispute resolution (whether by settlement, trial, or ADR). · Managing patent invalidation proceedings at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board and equivalent foreign agencies. · Collaborating with internal and external resources in preventative initiatives. · Developing and delivering training on various legal subjects. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Juris Doctorate degree or international equivalent. - 8+ years of relevant experience as counsel at a law firm or in-house. - Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring). **THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:** + Broad knowledge of patent law and procedures for litigating patent cases before U.S.District Courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission + Experience managing teams handling patent litigation + Team player with capacity to lead cases independently and to serve as part of a team handling other cases + Excellent judgment and common sense + Strategic and innovative thinker + Pragmatic, technical-focused attorney + Strong advocacy skills, particularly involving technology and complex legal issues + Ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, outside counsel, and the court + Strong analytical and problem-solving ability + Ability to effectively manage outside counsel and cases within budget + Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset, while managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment + High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or other technical discipline preferred, but not required. + Registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred, but not required. + Experience with cases outside the U.S. is helpful, but not required. **LOCATION** San Diego, CA (current policy requires 4 days a week on average in the office); This position requires travel, as necessary. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here ( . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). **To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies** : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. **EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.** Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. **Pay range** **and Other Compensation & Benefits** **:** $191,800.00 - $287,600.00 The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link . If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers ( . EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification

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