Litigation Counsel

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is an S&P 500 company and the global leader in cybersecurity technology, protecting the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet seeks an experienced, high-energy patent litigator to join our litigation team at our Sunnyvale headquarters. 

Fortinet is a market leader in the dynamic cybersecurity industry, securing the world’s largest enterprises and critical infrastructure. With over $6 billion in annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees globally, Fortinet offers the stability of a Fortune 500 company with the innovation and energy of a Silicon Valley technology leader.

We are looking for a motivated self-starter who brings a positive attitude, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and is eager to contribute to Fortinet’s mission of making possible a digital world that we can always trust. If you thrive handling strategic work and day-to-day tasks with equal enthusiasm, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has impeccable judgment and strong initiative, is strategic and self-motivated and wants to join a dynamic team in a successful Silicon Valley technology company that is determined to maintain its entrepreneurial, fast-paced roots, and yet is large enough to be international and stable.

Only candidates who are confident that they have the following attributes should apply:

• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to execute and effectively prioritize the highest impact tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Client service orientation and ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent matters.
• Experience in the technology and networking spaces is a plus, but not necessary if there is a willingness to learn.
• Initiative and intelligence to drive and create tangible business value and minimize risk quickly and effectively.
• Passion for the job, an iron gut, and good common sense and business judgment to be able to drive value in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Capacity to add value thinking strategically and to handle a wide range of responsibilities and day-to-day activities.
• Ability to develop creative and sensible solutions to a broad range of complex issues as they arise.
• No-job-too-big, no-job-too-small mentality.
• Ability to responsibly use AI tools to drive positive outcomes efficiently.

The ideal candidate has significant patent litigation experience, including district court litigation and familiarity with PTAB and ITC proceedings. Experience with technology companies or the computer networking industry is a plus. Candidates with backgrounds at premier law firms or in-house patent litigation teams are especially encouraged to apply.

Job duties:

• In concert with Fortinet's Vice President of Litigation and Compliance and executive team, oversee the company’s global litigation portfolio.  That portfolio consists mostly of US-based patent litigation, along with employment, securities, general business, and other kinds of litigation around the world.
• Provide strategic guidance to outside counsel.
• Support outside counsel in coordinating discovery, including implementing litigation holds, working with witnesses, and gathering evidence.
• Manage internal responses to subpoenas, statutory records requests, etc.
• Directly negotiate resolution of pre-litigation and early stage litigation disputes independently or with minimal oversight.
• Develop processes and playbooks for a maturing litigation department.
• Control outside legal spend.
• Handle small matters independently, and work on larger matters collaboratively.
• Assist with occasional internal investigations, including but not limited to pre-dispute matters and corporate compliance matters.
• Additional job duties based on experience and ability.
• A Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized law school.
• Admission to applicable state bar.
• Extensive patent litigation experience preferred; a willingness to learn is a minimum.
• A technical background or demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex technologies is highly valued.
• Flexible for the right fit.

Education and experience required:

• A Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized law school.
• Admission to applicable state bar.
• Extensive patent litigation experience preferred; a willingness to learn is a minimum.
• A technical background or demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex technologies is highly valued.
• Flexible for the right fit.

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. 

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $250,000 - $300,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion