Vice President of Licensing - Irvine, California (967-SLS)

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar or eligible for RIHC.
• 15+ years of experience in intellectual property law, including significant senior leadership responsibility for intellectual property licensing and IP monetization. Strong preference for candidates with experience in the semiconductor or memory industries.
• Demonstrated success driving licensing outcomes in complex patent enforcement environments, including matters involving litigation and strategic licensing resolutions.
• Deep IP legal and licensing expertise related to semiconductor technologies, including DRAM, NAND, and high-performance memory architectures and their associated IP landscapes.
• Proven record of negotiating and executing high-value licensing agreements with major technology companies.
• Experience managing external advisors, including counsel and consultants, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and advisory skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and external partners.
• Strategic, business-oriented judgment with the ability to balance IP enforcement, licensing revenue, and long-term business objectives.

Additional Information

Our client, a leading innovator in high-performance memory solutions and enterprise-class storage products, is looking for a Vice President of Licensing to lead all aspects of the company's global patent licensing and IP monetization strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP of Licensing will drive global patent licensing and collaborate with IP strategy, litigation, and patent portfolio leadership to protect and monetize the company's IP portfolio. Compensation is targeted at an annual base salary of $400,000 to $450,000, plus equity, bonus, and benefits. The total compensation package will vary and depend on the candidate's level of seniority and number of years of directly relevant experience. Solutus has been retained as the exclusive representative for this desirable search. Resumes submitted directly to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation. Ref. #967-SLS

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