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Legal.io · 1 week ago

IP Licensing & Transactions Counsel [Hybrid - Cupertino]

positionCupertino, CA
timeContract
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$100/hr - $110/hr
date7+ years exp

Legal.io is working with a top tech company who is looking to hire an IP Licensing and Transactions Counsel. This role involves handling complex intellectual property issues and providing strategic IP advice to support the company's business objectives.

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Hiring Manager
Anuj Shah
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Responsibilities

Handle cutting-edge, novel intellectual property issues, including transactions covering all forms of intellectual property, technology licenses, and development agreements
Engage in IP dispute resolution and portfolio cross-licensing
Ensure a complete package of IP licenses, ownership, warranties, and indemnities covering all business activities
Provide strategic IP advice and counsel to support the company's business objectives
General IP counsel role, so some familiarity in software and silicon is best, although the organization touches materials science, manufacturing, wireless communications, and even satellite technologies. Don't need to be an expert in any of these, but need someone who can at least communicate with experts and understand the implications for IP and tech transactions

Qualification

IP transactionsPatent lawCopyright lawTrademark lawTrade secret lawTechnology licensesLegal document accuracyInternational lawsIn-house counsel experiencePassion for technologyAttention to detail

Required

At least 5-10 years of experience in technology and IP transactions
Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field
Deep expertise in patent law, copyright law, trademark law, trade secret law, and other forms of intellectual property
Intuitive understanding of the key intellectual property strategies of Fortune 50 Silicon Valley companies
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in parsing complex legal documents
Familiarity with the differences between Japanese, Korean, European, and US copyright and patent laws
A lifelong passion for technology

Preferred

Past experience as an in-house group or chief IP counsel is a plus
Patent prosecution or intellectual property litigation experience is a plus

Benefits

Vision
Medical
Dental (all 99% covered)
401k

Company

Legal.io

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Legal.io is the enterprise marketplace for legal talent and tools. We help legal departments hire better legal talent faster.
dateFounded in 2011
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.legal.io/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$14.86M
Key Investors
Tiger Global Management
2022-03-03Series A· $11.6M
2018-03-07Seed· $3.26M

Leadership Team

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Pieter Gunst
Co-Founder and CEO
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Daniel Lo
Co-Founder, CTO
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