Fortinet
Litigation Counsel
$250K–$300K
Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated.
- Education
- Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized law school.
About the job
Oversee Fortinet’s global litigation portfolio, primarily U.S. patent litigation, and guide outside counsel while managing disputes, discovery, legal spend, and litigation processes.
What you'll do
- Oversee the global litigation portfolio and provide strategic guidance to outside counsel, including support for discovery and internal responses to subpoenas and records requests.
- Negotiate pre-litigation and early-stage disputes, handle smaller matters, and assist with internal investigations.
- Develop litigation processes and playbooks and control outside legal spend.
What they ask for
- Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized law school.
- Admission to applicable state bar.
- Extensive patent litigation experience is preferred; willingness to learn is stated as the minimum.
- Strong written and verbal skills, attention to detail, sound business judgment, and ability to prioritize urgent work.
Nice to have
- Experience in technology or computer networking; technical background or ability to quickly grasp complex technologies.
- Experience at a premier law firm or an in-house patent litigation team.
Pay
$250,000 - $300,000 (base salary)
AI focus
Responsibly use AI tools to drive positive outcomes efficiently.
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