Senior Counsel, Trademark & Copyright - US Remote

Overview

This role involves managing the global trademark strategy and portfolio for therapeutic products and product candidates, as well as overseeing copyright, domain names, and social media handles. The position requires expertise in trademark and copyright law, including navigating the impact of artificial intelligence on these areas. The role supports scientific and commercial teams working at the forefront of science and technology.

This Senior Counsel position can be remote or based 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 R&D, marketing, publication, communication teams, and regional legal colleagues on trademark and copyright matters.
• Manage naming agencies and vendors; oversee trademark naming processes and social media handle registration.
• Advise on copyright issues including 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 online platforms 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.
• Ability to prioritize workflow, meet deadlines, and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with actual compensation 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 or onsite at one of the following locations:

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