Senior Corporate Counsel - Patents

Serve as a trusted advisor to engineering teams on intellectual property protection and risk mitigation strategies Lead negotiations to resolve or mitigate patent disputes and assertions Supervise and coordinate with outside counsel on patent prosecution and portfolio management matters Support business negotiations and draft agreements addressing complex intellectual property issues Collaborate with in-house subject matter experts and legal teams across the organization to advise leadership and solve problems Keep informed of relevant legal developments as they occur and analyze their applicability to the company's activities and objectives Partner across Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA), using clear written and verbal communication to organize and simplify complex issues Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ years experience as a practicing attorney OR equivalent experience. Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction. 10+ years of experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm or in-house experience in patent law, including in-house patent counsel experience at a technology company Technical background in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience developing patent strategies for business initiatives, counseling cross-functional teams on complex IP issues, and negotiating IP terms in business transactions such as licensing agreements, joint ventures, or M&A deals Experience with cloud computing, distributed systems, AI/ML technologies, or healthcare platforms