Student assistant in client service at legal tech firm helping clients with inquiries and support. Collaborating with teams and ensuring effective communication with clients in hybrid working environment.
About the role
- Intellectual Property Attorney managing software licensing and patents for a defense-focused company. Collaborating with teams to protect and optimize IP in advanced technologies.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate software licensing agreements, including those tied to federal government and defense contracts.
- Advise on strategies for patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Manage IP portfolios, renewals, and monitoring for infringement.
- Develop policies to ensure compliance with U.S. and international IP law.
- Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses for software and defense technologies.
- Prepare and file patent disclosures, compliance documents, and regulatory submissions.
- Advise on export control and government contract provisions affecting IP ownership and licensing.
- Track and ensure timely compliance with USPTO, WIPO, and foreign IP office deadlines.
- Partner with product, engineer, R&D, and business development teams to align IP strategy with business goals and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) with active bar membership
- Additional background or degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field a plus.
- Licensed to practice before the USPTO in patent matters.
- 5+years of experience in an IP law firm, with a strong track record negotiating, drafting, and litigating IP agreements, including in the software sector.
- In-depth knowledge of software licensing, open-source software compliance, and U.S. government contract regulations dealing with IP.
- Superior legal writing, negotiation, and analytical skills; ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
- Familiarity with export controls and compliance requirements for technology used in defense projects.
- Experience developing and defending IP portfolios for software companies operating in high-security or regulated domains.
- Current or former professional software industry experience.
- This is a hybrid position requiring three days in-office (Tuesday to Thursday) at one of our facilities located in Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN; or McLean, VA.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time based on company and customer needs.
- U.S. Security Clearance Requirements:Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret level. Existing clearance is preferred.
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules
- Professional development programs
- Training and certification reimbursement
- Extended and floating holiday schedule
- Paid time off and Paid volunteer time
- Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
- 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
- 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching
- Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.
- A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.
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