Senior Litigation Counsel (Patent Litigation)

POSITION SUMMARY
The Genentech Litigation team is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney (Patent Litigation) whose passion lies in litigating and advising as a co-owner of the business to enable Genentech to “do now what patients need next.” As a partner and key business strategist, this individual will have experience in managing complex litigations and other adversarial proceedings in the pharmaceuti

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working effectively in teams and with a cross-section of stakeholders within the organization;

The successful candidate must also be able to work closely and independently with internal domestic/international research & development, commercial, manufacturing, partnering, finance and tax units, among other business units.

This position requires being in the office three days per week when not away, but with the opportunity to work remotely for up to 8 weeks per year.

cal, biotechnology, or related life science industry. This position will be based onsite in South San Francisco, CA.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Experience/Education:

J.D. with Bar admission and at least 8+ years’ litigation experience, with extensive experience in directly managing complex adversarial matters in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related life science industry.

Substantive expertise in the areas of law mentioned above

Trial experience required.

Must be admitted to a State bar or the District of Columbia bar.

Excellent academic credentials required.

A degree (undergraduate or graduate) in a biological science or chemistry is preferred, but not required, for this position.

Critical Competencies:

Strategic Litigation Expert:

Demonstrated experience in resolving challenging legal issues and proven ability to deliver sound, clear, practical legal advice in a business setting.

Superior negotiation skills.

Ability to approach complex problems with a creative mindset.

Influential Communicator:

Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.

Outstanding writing and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Superior client-relations skills.

An awareness and ability to engage with others of diverse backgrounds.

Adaptive and Results-Oriented Performer:

Ability to prioritize and work with agility across multiple projects.

Ability to work both in a team and independently.

Aptitude and interest to learn the scientific/technical side of the business.

Comfortable with getting outside of one’s comfort zone, and stepping into new areas of practice or business.

Travel: Ability to travel worldwide in conjunction with managing and resolving disputes.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

HOW TO APPLY
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