Vice President, Litigation Greater San Francisco, CA Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Litigation to develop and lead global litigation strategy. The role oversees complex patent and commercial disputes from early assessment through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, settlement, and appeals. The successful candidate will advise senior leadership on litigation risk, licensing enforcement, and dispute resolution, while directing outside counsel and managing strategy, budgets, and reporting. They will also collaborate with legal, licensing, finance, product, and technical teams to assess claims and develop practical, business-aligned recommendations. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar. At least 10 years of litigation experience is required, including substantial work in both a leading law firm and an in-house legal environment, with a focus on patent, intellectual property, and complex commercial matters. Applicants should bring expertise in patent law, licensing, standards-based technologies, and global litigation, along with experience managing outside counsel and complex litigation budgets. Strong judgment, negotiation, communication, and document-drafting skills are essential, as is the ability to explain complex legal and technical issues clearly to executive and cross-functional audiences.

Hiring Company

Dolby Laboratories