Corporate Counsel, Product & Intellectual Property

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to product, engineering, and business teams on product development, launch, and lifecycle matters
• Advises on intellectual property issues, including patents, licensing, protection, clearance, and related strategy
• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial, technology, and product related agreements
• Support the preparation, review, and maintenance of end user license agreements, online terms, and other customer facing documentation for both B2B and B2C products and services
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, legal risk, and appropriate risk mitigation strategies
• Partner with cross functional teams to identify and address legal considerations in support of innovation, product strategy, and operational objectives
• Assist in the development of legal templates, processes, and guidance materials to improve consistency and efficiency
• Monitor and communicate legal and regulatory developments relevant to technology products, intellectual property, and commercial practices

Basic Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership and good standing in at least one jurisdiction
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal practice experience
• Experience supporting one or more of the following areas: intellectual property, including patents or trademarks, product counseling, engineering related legal matters, or technology transactions
• Strong understanding of contracts and general commercial legal principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business focused legal advice to cross functional stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on end user license agreements and other customer facing terms
• Experience supporting B2B and B2C products and services
• Regulatory experience, particularly in aviation, software, technology, or related regulated industries, is preferred
• In house legal experience in a technology, software, or related industry environment
• Familiarity with product and engineering organizations and their legal support needs
• Experience balancing legal risk with business objectives in a fast paced environment