Corporate Counsel, Patents, IP Operations

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Corporate Counsel, Patents, IP Operations
5+ years of legal experience required
Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent

Company Overview

Amazon is a leading global technology company that focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction. With a diverse portfolio of products and services, Amazon is constantly expanding and evolving to meet the changing needs of its customers. As part of this growth, Amazon is seeking an experienced patent attorney to join its legal department and support its Amazon Stores business and machine learning products and services.

Job Title: Corporate Counsel, Patents, IP Operations

Job ID: 2602111

Salary: Based on experience and includes equity compensation

Experience: 5+ years of legal experience required

Education: Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent

Location: USA, CA, Culver City USA, CA, Sunnyvale USA, VA, Arlington USA, WA, Seattle

Department: Legal

Job Description

As a Corporate Counsel for Patents and IP Operations at Amazon, you will play a crucial role in supporting the company's growing portfolio of machine learning products and services. This position requires a passion for new technology and the ability to work closely with business and technology teams to launch and protect new products. You will be responsible for engaging with scientists, developers, and engineers to identify protectable aspects of their innovations, working with outside counsel on patent portfolio preparation and prosecution, providing direct client counseling on IP issues, and analyzing the company's patent portfolio. You will also assess IP risk from third parties and become a trusted advisor to teams building new web services and products.

Key Responsibilities

- Engage with scientists, developers, and engineers to identify protectable aspects of their innovations
- Work with outside counsel on patent portfolio preparation, filing, and prosecution
- Provide direct client counseling on IP issues within the context of product development, business transactions, and machine learning dataset and model acquisition, development, and use
- Analyze the company's patent portfolio and assess IP risk from third parties
- Become a trusted advisor to teams building new web services and products

Qualifications

- 5+ years of legal experience
- Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent
- Experience in transactional and technology licensing or equivalent
- Experience in a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work preferred
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for technology
- Ability to work hard and thrive in a challenging and ambiguous environment
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills

Compensation

The compensation for this position is based on experience and includes equity compensation. The base pay ranges from $123,100/year to $229,000/year, depending on market location and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company and may also provide equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of the total package. In addition, Amazon offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

Amazon is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, please visit the website for more information.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this position, please apply through our internal or external career site. This position will remain posted until filled.

Join Amazon's legal department as a Corporate Counsel for Patents and IP Operations and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team working on cutting-edge technology products and services.

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