Hiring: Vice President, Litigation Company: Dolby Laboratories Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:58:49 Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid – in-office 3 days per week, Tuesday through Thursday) Target Skills & Keywords: Litigation Strategy, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, Licensing Practices, Dispute Resolution, Outside Counsel Management, Legal Risk Management, Commercial Litigation, Negotiation, Arbitration, Mediation, Settlement Strategy, Discovery Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration Experience: - Senior legal strategist and business partner with deep experience in global litigation strategy - Proven track record overseeing complex, high-stakes patent and commercial litigation matters - Experience managing and directing outside counsel, including budget accountability and staffing efficiency - Background in intellectual property licensing and technology-driven business models - Prior experience advising senior leadership on litigation risk and dispute resolution strategy Required Skills: - Lead end-to-end litigation strategy and execution, including early case assessment, investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, settlement strategy, appeals, and final resolution - Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on litigation risk, dispute resolution strategy, licensing enforcement, and matters impacting commercial objectives - Manage and direct outside counsel to ensure thoughtful strategy, disciplined execution, efficient staffing, budget accountability, and alignment with business priorities - Evaluate licensing requests, infringement allegations, claims, counterclaims, and settlement opportunities with strong legal judgment and business acumen - Oversee discovery strategy, document collection, privilege review, deposition preparation, expert engagement, and review of key legal filings - Partner with internal legal, licensing, finance, product, and technical teams to gather facts, assess exposure, develop legal positions, and support successful outcomes - Develop practical, business-oriented recommendations for resolving disputes, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, negotiated settlement, or other dispute resolution Qualifications: - Exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills - Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical business guidance - Deep understanding of intellectual property law, patent litigation, licensing practices, and technology-driven business models - Strong attention to detail and risk management capabilities Compensation: Not specified in the job posting. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!