[Remote] Vice President / Deputy General Counsel, Litigation & Intellectual Property

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Solutus Legal Search is assisting a high-growth pharmaceutical company in finding a Vice President/Deputy General Counsel of Litigation & Intellectual Property. This executive will oversee complex litigation and guide the company’s risk management and IP enforcement strategy, serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. Responsibilities• Lead and manage the company’s full litigation portfolio, including commercial, antitrust, trade secret, breach of contract, IP, and consumer protection matters.• Oversee strategy, budgeting, and outcomes for litigation handled internally and by outside counsel. • Provide clear, strategic counsel to executives on litigation posture, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation across business lines. • Serve as a strategic partner to the General Counsel on legal operations, innovation, and efficiency, including the integration of AI tools to enhance processes and outcomes. • Lead, mentor, and develop the litigation and IP team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.• Oversee the company’s IP protection strategy in coordination with the AGC of IP, providing guidance on trade secret, trademark, and copyright matters while the AGC manages day-to-day portfolio activities. Skills• J.D. and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state. • Proven track record managing high-stakes litigation and outside counsel. • Broad commercial litigation experience, including antitrust, trade secret, and breach of contract matters, with working familiarity in IP litigation and protection (patent, copyright, trademark).• Demonstrated leadership and team development experience. • Exceptional judgment, communication skills, and business acumen. Benefits• Annual bolthires bonus• EquityCompany Overview• Solutus is a legal search firm that specializes in the placement of lawyers in law firms and corporations. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job