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We are seeking a Patent Litigation Counsel to join our team in support of leading clients across consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors. This role focuses on managing and advising on complex patent disputes, infringement matters, and intellectual property litigation strategy. You'll work closely with in-house legal teams to defend valuable patent portfolios, respond to infringement claims, and provide strategic guidance throughout all stages of patent disputes.

• Advise clients on domestic and international patent infringement matters and litigation strategy.
• Manage and respond to patent infringement claims, cease-and-desist letters, and licensing demands.
• Defend clients against assertions by non-practicing entities (NPEs) and other patent enforcement actions.
• Partner with outside counsel to develop litigation strategy, oversee case management, and control legal spend.
• Conduct infringement, validity, and risk assessments to support business and legal decision-making.
• Counsel business stakeholders on intellectual property risks associated with new products, technologies, and commercial initiatives.
• Support dispute resolution efforts, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution where appropriate.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, R&D, and executive teams to develop practical, business-focused legal solutions.
• Monitor developments in patent law and advise clients on evolving litigation risks and industry trends.

• 4-10+ years of experience in patent litigation or intellectual property litigation.
• Experience handling patent infringement disputes in federal courts, before the ITC, or in other domestic and international forums.
• Strong experience responding to patent assertion entities (NPEs), cease-and-desist letters, and infringement allegations.
• Experience managing outside counsel and complex litigation matters.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law.

• Experience supporting consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, industrial, or technology companies.
• Familiarity with cross-border or global patent litigation and international IP enforcement strategies.
• Experience evaluating patent portfolios and advising on litigation risk and licensing strategies.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced in-house environment.
• Experience supporting part-time or project-based legal engagements is a plus.

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs.  Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom's average for 2025 - the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you'll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom. 

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today's business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.  

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here.   

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

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