Intellectual Property & Technology Counsel - REMOTE

Overview

This role is for an Intellectual Property & Technology Counsel (Legal Counsel II - USA) with an early-career focus. The position involves managing and protecting intellectual property and advising on a broad range of legal issues involving software and technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent and trademark portfolios, including leading the Patent Review Committee and overseeing prosecution, maintenance, and enforcement.
• Advise on copyright and trade secret matters.
• Partner with inventors, business teams, and outside counsel to develop IP strategy, set portfolio priorities, and manage budgets.
• Manage an open source compliance program, including reviewing licenses, assessing risks, advising R&D and Product teams on licensing obligations, and addressing compliance issues.
• Help develop and improve internal policies and processes related to open source and broader technology use.
• Handle or assist with IP disputes and pre-litigation matters, including infringement assessments, cease-and-desist letters, trademark oppositions, domain name disputes, and settlement discussions.
• Review and negotiate IP-related provisions in commercial, licensing, confidentiality, and other technology agreements, including advising on IP ownership, licensing rights, and use restrictions.
• Assist with IP due diligence in corporate transactions.
• Advise on legal issues related to AI, including IP ownership, AI-generated content and code, responsible use, internal policies, product claims, and changing legal requirements.
• Advise Marketing on trademark and copyright issues, including advertising claims, endorsements, customer stories, social media, promotional materials, and third-party content licensing.
• Work with Privacy, Information Security, and other teams on cybersecurity matters and safeguarding confidential information.
• Draft and update policies and guidance on IP, confidential information, open source software, AI, and technology use.
• Provide training to business and technical teams and stay current on relevant legal developments.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and patent prosecution experience.
• 3-6 years of relevant legal experience involving intellectual property gained at a law firm, in-house, or both.
• Strong understanding of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to assess and clearly communicate and advise on legal risks.
• Good judgment, curiosity, and willingness to learn new areas of law and technology.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of matters, and know when to ask for help or involve others.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range estimate: $114,525 - $190,875.
• Actual compensation depends on factors including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
• Other rewards may include a variable plan and country-specific benefits.

Location

• United States (remote option in the United States).
• Additional locations listed: Detroit - Michigan, Houston - Texas, San Francisco - California, New York - New York, Washington - DC.
• Travel: You may occasionally be required to travel for business.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran.

Application Notes

• A strict policy prohibits requesting payment in exchange for employment opportunities.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, you may request one through the accommodation request process.