Corporate Counsel - Intellectual Property

Overview

An organization is seeking an experienced intellectual property attorney to join its corporate legal team. This role involves advising on a wide range of legal matters related to the management and protection of the organization's intellectual property assets. The ideal candidate is an energetic, highly organized self-starter who thrives in a team environment and can manage multiple projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to protect, manage, and maximize the value of intellectual property assets, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
• Manage the intellectual property portfolio, overseeing and assisting with patent, copyright, and trademark filings, maintenance, and enforcement activities.
• Efficiently communicate and manage outside counsel related to intellectual property matters.
• Provide legal counsel and support for strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and collaborations, focusing on intellectual property due diligence, protection, and integration.
• Advise on, draft, and negotiate inbound and outbound strategic technology agreements, including software development agreements, licensing agreements, embedded technology agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, and IT professional services agreements.
• Advise product development teams on compliance with intellectual property laws, technology agreements, and open-source software licenses.
• Review marketing campaigns, product names, branding, collateral, and digital content for proper trademark and copyright use, protection of company IP, alignment with brand standards, and accuracy of marketing claims.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice regarding regulations and requirements related to intellectual property protection, ownership, registration, enforcement, and compliance.
• Collaborate with other legal department members and business teams on issues requiring subject matter expertise.
• Provide training on relevant legal matters to associates.
• Perform special projects supporting the legal team’s goals and initiatives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar; registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an intellectual property attorney at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal position.
• Extensive knowledge of patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret law, with a strong focus on software and technology.
• Experience advising software companies and familiarity with software development and licensing practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice that considers business objectives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to manage multiple transactions and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $119,254.00 to $172,873.00 USD, based on current national data; actual salary may vary by location and individual qualifications.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual performance bonus or commission program, depending on the nature of the position.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible time off.
• Corporate fitness program.
• Various voluntary benefits including legal plans, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and more.

Location

• United States - Remote