Senior Counsel, Trademark & Copyright - US Remote

Overview

This role involves serving as Senior Counsel specializing in Trademark and Copyright law within a leading biotechnology organization. The position focuses on managing the global trademark strategy and portfolio for therapeutic products and candidates, as well as overseeing copyright, domain names, and social media handles. Expertise in the impact of artificial intelligence on trademark and copyright law is essential.

The role offers flexibility with options for remote work or locations in Thousand Oaks, CA; Cambridge, MA; or South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the global trademark portfolio, including clearance, prosecution, enforcement, opposition actions, and maintenance.
• Conduct U.S. and international trademark searches and analyze third-party goods, services, trademarks, and service marks.
• Provide legal advice to cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, publications, communications, and regional legal colleagues on trademark and copyright matters.
• Manage relationships with naming agencies and vendors; oversee trademark naming processes and social media handle registrations.
• Advise on copyright issues such as licensing, enforcement, and content use.
• Provide guidance on the use of AI-generated content.
• Manage online enforcement against unauthorized use of trademarks, including working with service providers and initiating Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and civil actions as appropriate.
• Design, implement, and oversee domain name strategy.

Requirements

• J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing trademark and copyright law.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in trademark and copyright law.
• Experience with U.S. and foreign trademark prosecution and enforcement in biotechnology, either at a law firm or within a biotechnology/pharmaceutical corporation.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, or a related scientific field.
• Experience with copyright law including licensing, AI-generated content issues, and social media asset management.
• Strong analytical, legal drafting, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated management and leadership abilities with a client service focus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to devise practical solutions.
• Ability to prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement and savings plans with company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus program or sales-based incentive plan for field sales representatives.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models where applicable.

Location

Remote work option available or onsite at one of the following locations:

• Thousand Oaks, California
• Cambridge, Massachusetts
• South San Francisco, California

Additional Information

• No application deadline; applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received or a candidate is selected.
• Sponsorship for this role is not guaranteed.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.