United States - Nationwide
San Jose, California
New York City, New York
Washington, D.C.
Posted: 06-Jun-25
Location: United States - Nationwide
Type: Full Time
Salary: $144,100 - $260,000
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Internal Number: REQ313976
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Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is “yes,” you should join T-Mobile’s All-Star Legal Team!
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our dynamic legal team as Sr. Corporate Counsel – Intellectual Property & Network Litigation. You will be a key contributor, actively working on and managing all aspects of intellectual property litigations and disputes. Your primary responsibilities will focus on resolving patent disputes, but you will also work on other types of intellectual property issues and, as needed, commercial network litigation. You will partner with other lawyers in the Legal Department and business clients to proactively mitigate IP risk and deliver advice that aligns potential risk mitigation with T-Mobile’s business objectives.
To succeed in this role, you must be a self-starter. An attorney with excellent litigation and negotiation skills. A person with confidence, first-rate judgment, and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others inside and outside your organization.
What you’ll do in your role.
- Manage and lead teams of internal and external resources to achieve successful outcomes for T-Mobile
- Develop case strategies, including selecting and managing outside counsel, and setting and managing litigation budgets
- Manage all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, motion practices, discovery, dispute resolution, trial, and appeals
- Respond to third-party subpoenas
- Manage licensing outreach and indemnity relationships
- Partner with colleagues and business leaders to advise on legal strategy and risk in the context of business goals and objectives.
- Monitor new developments and emerging issues in intellectual property law and assess related legal risks.
- Drive departmental initiatives and integrate learned lessons to achieve team goals, increase efficiencies, and better serve the business's evolving needs.
The experience you’ll need to bring.
- Juris Doctorate or international equivalent.
- 7-10 years of relevant litigation experience, preferably including experience at a top-tier law firm, with significant experience handling trials, hearings, depositions, and/or arbitrations.
- Broad knowledge of patent law and patent litigation before U.S. District Courts and, preferably, the USPTO.
- Exceptional legal writing skills, including drafting and editing complex legal arguments, and outstanding attention to detail.
- Active bar license to practice law in the state or jurisdiction where the employee will be practicing (or ability to obtain upon hiring).
What will make you stand out.
- Prior, relevant in-house experience (preferred, but not required)
- Team player with the capacity to lead cases independently
- Excellent judgment and pragmatism
- A demonstrated business-savvy, creative approach to problem solving
- Strong negotiation skills
- Experience in the telecommunications industry and related technology
- Experience with indemnitor relationships
- Strong advocacy skills, particularly involving technology and complex legal issues
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, outside counsel, and the court
- A demonstrated ability to effectively manage outside counsel and cases within budget
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States