[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 target bonus • Equity Company 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