PENNYMAC · 3 weeks ago
FVP, Asst General Counsel Intellectual property (IP)
Westlake Village, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expPennymac is a specialty financial services firm focused on mortgage loans and related investments. They are seeking a First Vice President Assistant General Counsel to provide strategic counsel on marketing initiatives, manage the trademark portfolio, and support various legal functions related to intellectual property and compliance.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingMortgage
Responsibilities
Advise internal business partners on brand management and protection strategies
Manage the Pennymac trademark portfolio, with the assistance of outside counsel as needed
Perform trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement, with the assistance of outside counsel as needed
Support the company’s marketing agreements, including co-branding, co-existence, artist and talent, sponsorship, and event agreements
Support IP review of the company’s vendor agreements, software licenses, open-source software licenses, and development agreements, and advise internal business partners on their compliance
Draft and/or negotiate IP-related agreements
Advise internal business partners on IP and marketing matters, including protecting and leveraging the company’s intellectual property rights and complying with the intellectual property rights of others
Provide periodic and innovative training programs and awareness communications to contribute to our culture of compliance and diligence
Contribute to the development and scale of policies, processes, and systems to better identify and protect company IP, optimize efficiencies and transparency, and manage and reduce risk
Demonstrate behaviors that are aligned with the company’s values of Accountable, Reliable and Ethical
Qualification
Required
College degree and J.D., from an accredited law school, along with admittance to the applicable state Bar
6+ years experience with a law firm or as in-house counsel with relevant experience in the areas of intellectual property law in both transactional and litigation areas
Strong Knowledge of U.S. and international IP laws and regulations
Experience with IP portfolio management and enforcement, including litigation support
This position may be based in Texas, Pasadena, or Westlake and requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Candidates must also be admitted to the bar in California, Texas, or be eligible to practice in-house as pro hac vice counsel
Preferred
Experience in the technology and/or housing finance industry a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships
Company
PENNYMAC
Pennymac is a home loan lending company that offers financial services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.33B2025-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2025-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $850M
Leadership Team
Amar Nadig
Senior Vice President of Enterprise Data
Kevin Ryan
Senior Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer
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