VP / Deputy General Counsel – Litigation & Intellectual Property - Remote

Overview

Our client, a high-growth pharmaceutical company in the compounding space, has exclusively retained Solutus Legal in its search for a Vice President / Deputy General Counsel – Litigation & Intellectual Property (Remote). This attorney will report directly to the General Counsel and play a senior leadership role, shaping the company’s litigation and IP strategy and ensuring readiness for future growth.

In Short

• Leading strategy and decision-making on complex, high-stakes litigation.
• Managing outside counsel relationships, budgets, and litigation outcomes.
• Overseeing IP protection and enforcement, including trade secrets, proprietary formulations, and brand/trademark issues.
• Proactively managing legal risks across business lines.
• Advising leadership on litigation posture and risk mitigation.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a litigation/IP-focused legal team.

Requirements

• J.D. degree and bar membership in at least one U.S. state (Texas in-house eligibility required).
• 12+ years of experience, with a strong litigation foundation and IP exposure.
• Demonstrated success leading litigation strategy and managing outside counsel.
• Experience protecting intellectual property in a regulated or healthcare environment strongly preferred.
• Strong judgment and ability to operate in high-stakes, fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Not explicitly mentioned in the job description.