Position / Title: Litigation Finance - Patent Specialist

Pretium

Pretium is a specialized alternative investment management firm focused on U.S. residential real estate, residential credit, and corporate credit with more than $50 billion of assets under management. Pretium was founded in 2012 to capitalize on secular investment and lending opportunities arising as a result of structural changes, disruptions, and inefficiencies within the economy. Pretium has built an integrated analytical and operational ecosystem within the U.S. housing, residential credit, and corporate and structured credit markets, and believes that its insight and experience within these markets give the Firm its strategic advantage.

Position

We are seeking a patent specialist to join our growing Legal Opportunities team. This team focuses on litigation finance and monetization of legal assets. The position will report to the Senior Managing Director, Legal Opportunities, and the Senior Managing Director, Head of Litigation Finance. It is based in New York City and is subject to the firm’s hybrid policy (in office 3 days per week).

Key Responsibilities

• Essential Components:
• Legal
  • Experience in litigation of patent disputes
  • Working with law firms, corporates and inventors to assess litigation against infringers
  • Evaluate issues of prior art and infringement
  • IPR, Markman and ITC experience a plus
• Monetization of patent portfolios
  • Understanding the value of a set of patents
  • Royalty Rates
  • Understanding of USPTO processes
  • Ability to review and understand claim charts and determine if patents are valid

Requirements

• J.D. from top law school preferred
• Undergraduate or other degree in or knowledge of engineering or a technical field preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience at a top law firm or corporate patent holder
• Familiarity with monetization is a plus

What We Offer

This position offers the opportunity to join a collegial, entrepreneurial firm committed to the personal and professional growth of its team members and to maintaining a positive, encouraging work environment where people enjoy working together. The company offers a comprehensive benefits and perks package, including:

• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Employer-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 20 annual days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 firm holidays
• Hybrid office/work from home arrangement (in office minimum of 3 days per week)
• Annual base salary for this role is expected to be between $250,000 - $300,000
• Annual year-end bonus eligible

Pretium is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.